Roodepoort shooting leaves woman critical

A shooting in Roodepoort on Friday 9 August resulted in a woman having sustained critical injuries.

According to Netcare 911 reports the shooting occurred around 5.40pm.

“Exact details to the cause of the shooting and preceding events will remain a subject for police investigation and comment,” media liaison Chris Botha told the Record.

Paramedics found that both the woman and her dog sustained gunshot wounds. The wounded dog died before their arrival and the woman, said to be in her forties, was found in critical condition.

“Netcare 911 paramedics stabilised her on scene, after which she was transported to a local hospital for furter care.”

Neither Roodepoort nor Florida Police were able to confirm that a docket had been opened.