A woman was shot twice during a robbery on Tottenham Road in Riet River – KZN this afternoon (Monday).
The victim and her brother were walking to their residence after work when a silver vehicle (model & registration unknown) stopped next to them. A passenger alighted and produced a firearm.
He demanded the victim’s cell phones. He shot the female on her left ankle and right thigh after she informed him that she did not have a cellphone in her possession.
The woman fled but collapsed a few meters away.
The suspect got back into the vehicle which sped off in an unknown direction.
Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received a call for assistance. Reaction Officers and RUSA Medics were dispatched to the scene and on arrival located the victim on the side of the road.
She was treated for her injuries before being transported to the hospital by ambulance.
Two spent 9mm cartridges were recovered.
Her brother was not injured.