Man hospitalised after shooting

A MAN, 39, was airlifted to hospital after he was shot during an suspected robbery in Mamelodi east of Pretoria, paramedics said.

Netcare 911 spokesperson Nick Dollman said reports indicate that an escort vehicle was attacked and shots were fired.

Police are understood to be investigating the incident.

“Paramedics attended to a 39-year-old male victim who had been shot; he was in a critical condition and was placed on a ventilator by the advanced life support paramedic at the scene,” Dollan said.

“Due to the severity of his injuries, the Netcare 911 air ambulance was called to the scene and landed in an open field at a nearby university.

“The victim was airlifted to an awaiting specialised trauma centre in Johannesburg for further urgent care.”

Meanwhile, ER24 said the man was shot in the chest.

“It is understood that the man had been escorting a goods truck when an unknown number of gunmen opened fire,” said ER24 spokesperson Russel Meiring.

Police were not immediately available for comment. – ANA