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- Western Cape police have opened an inquest into the death of an 82 year old man at a Durbanville shooting range.
- The incident took place at the Dave Sheer Guns store located within the Groot Phesantekraal View Shopping Centre.
- The deceased was a first time customer who brought his own firearm and was alone in the shooting range during the incident.
- An inquest docket has been opened to determine the cause of death and establish if any crime was committed.
Western Cape police have opened an inquest into the death of an 82 year old man who died at a shooting range in Durbanville last Thursday.
The incident occurred at the Dave Sheer Guns store located within the Groot Phesantekraal View Shopping Centre. The deceased had purchased three cartridges at the store shortly before his death, according to an employee at the shopping centre.
Staff members became concerned after hearing a loud gunshot followed by silence. Upon investigation, they discovered the man had died. An employee stated that the man was a first time customer who brought his own firearm and was alone in the shooting range at the time of the incident.
Western Cape police spokesperson Captain FC van Wyk said an inquest docket has been opened to determine the circumstances and cause of the unnatural death. The investigation aims to establish if any crime was committed that should be prosecuted.
A senior staff member at the dealership dismissed speculation regarding negligence or a hostage situation, stating,
There is a police inquest. There was no negligence on our part.
The store reopened for business shortly after police completed their work at the scene. This is reported to be the first fatal incident at the dealership since it opened at the centre last August.
Frequently asked questions
What happened at the Dave Sheer Guns store in Durbanville last Thursday?
An 82-year-old man died at the shooting range located in the Groot Phesantekraal View Shopping Centre. He had purchased three cartridges and was alone in the range with his own firearm when staff heard a loud gunshot followed by silence. Upon investigation, they found he had died.
What investigation has Western Cape police opened?
Western Cape police opened an inquest docket to determine the circumstances and cause of the unnatural death. The investigation aims to establish if any crime was committed that should be prosecuted.
Was this the first incident at the shooting range?
Yes, this is reported to be the first fatal incident at the dealership since it opened at the shopping centre last August.
Has the store remained open following the incident?
The store reopened for business shortly after police completed their work at the scene. A senior staff member dismissed speculation about negligence or wrongdoing, stating there is a police inquest underway.
Source: news24.com
