1 killed, 2 wounded in Athlone shooting

ONE man was shot dead and two others wounded in a shooting incident on 8th Avenue in Athlone.

ER24 spokesperson Russel Meiring said the man was declared dead by Life Healthcare paramedics.

Two other men were tended to by paramedics on the scene. One man, who was in a serious condition, had sustained gunshot wounds to his arm and buttocks, while the other man had suffered a gunshot wound to his chest.

Both were treated for their injuries and provided with advanced life support interventions.

They were transported to nearby hospitals for further treatment.

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