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Durban magistrate, husband, 3 children killed in Durban shooting

Circumstances unknown, but one firearm was found next to the bodies

Durban magistrate, husband, 3 children killed in Durban shooting

6 March 2019

KwaZulu-Natal police have confirmed that a family of five was killed in a shooting in Isleworth Ave, Woodlands, Durban on Wednesday.

Provincial police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Thulani Zwane confirmed that a Durban magistrate, her court interpreter husband as well as their three children - all primary school pupils - were found dead in their home.

Rescue Care paramedics spokesperson Garrith Jamieson said paramedics were alerted to a shooting at a residence in the area just after 15:00.

Officials are still on the scene.

Although the circumstances which led to the shooting were unknown, Zwane said one firearm was found next to the bodies.

More details to follow.

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