Johannesburg - A taxi driver, shot five times by a motorist on the M1/Corlett Drive off-ramp in Johannesburg on Friday, has died.
Johannesburg police spokesperson, captain Cheryl Engelbrecht, said the 31-year-old taxi driver died shortly after midnight.
The man (29) who suppossedly shot him has been charged with murder.
"The man will appear in court on Monday," said Engelbrecht.
A helicopter airlifted the taxi driver to hospital after the shooting.
The motorist was arrested and taken to a police station in Norwood.
Traffic in the area was severely backed up after the shooting.
Taxi drivers blockaded the road after the shooting, later dispersing.
Engelbrecht said the police were still investigating the circumstances leading to the attack.
im surprised it doesnt happen more often.......
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I know, it's scary how we don't find this stuff surprising anymore. This event occurred about 3 kilometres from where I stay. And yet, I'm rather blase about it. Scary shit.
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