In a tragic unfolding of events, fresh details have surfaced regarding the morning’s shooting at the Umhlathuze Municipal Offices in Richards Bay. The altercation, culminating in the fatal shooting of two bodyguards employed by the Mayor and City Manager, was rooted in a longstanding dispute that the municipality had been striving to resolve.
According to a statement issued by Umhlathuze Communications Manager, Mr. Gina, the two bodyguards had been embroiled in previous conflicts, prompting intervention from the Mayor and Municipal Manager. Regrettably, these interventions proved ineffective in quelling the discord.https://fb.watch/r532BxkFK1/
Today’s tragedy commenced when the Mayor’s bodyguard, though scheduled to be off duty, appeared at the office for a meeting with the Deputy City Manager overseeing protection services. The purpose of the meeting was to address the ongoing feud, yet before discussions could commence, another altercation erupted between the two bodyguards.
The situation rapidly deteriorated as the Mayor’s bodyguard drew his firearm and fatally shot the other bodyguard. In a grim turn of events, as the assailant attempted to flee, he was met with gunfire from another bodyguard, a colleague of the initial victim. Authorities are actively investigating the incident, endeavoring to reconstruct the sequence of events leading to this lamentable outcome. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses and additional information comes to light.
