Scavenger shot dead at landfill site

VERULAM – A man scavenging at the Buffeldraai Landfill Site was shot dead. Reaction Unit South Africa received a call from the Verulam SAPS requesting a Declaration Of Death to be conducted. RUSA Medics were immediately dispatched and on arrival discovered the deceased lying in a heap of garbage. He sustained a single gunshot wound to his chest. Sixteen (16) other scavengers were also injured after they were allegedly shot by Security Personnel. Details leading up to the mass shooting has not been established at the stage. The South African Police Service and Metro Police were on scene conducting further investigations.