72 year-old woman critical after being shot multiple times

African News Agency

72 year-old woman critical after being shot multiple times

SHOOTING – A 72-year-old woman was shot in Athlone on Friday afternoon and has been rushed to hospital, Western Cape Government Health Emergency Medical Services said.

The provincial government’s EMS responded to the shooting incident which occurred in Oasis Street, Athlone.

Spokesperson Robert Daniels said the elderly woman had sustained “multiple gunshot wounds to her arm and head” and was rushed to Groote Schuur Hospital where she was reported to be in a critical condition.

“Police are investigating the incident, but details surrounding the incident remain unknown,” said Daniels.

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