Police search for gun in shooting at Zim leader’s son’s home

Police say they are searching for a firearm allegedly used to shoot a gardener at the Hyde Park home of the son of a former Zimbabwean president, north of Johannesburg.

Two people, aged 28 and 33, including the son of the former statesman, have been taken in for questioning following the incident.

The 23-year-old victim has been taken to the hospital and is in critical condition.

Gauteng Police Spokesperson Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi says cartridges have been discovered at the property.

“At the moment we don’t have the firearm, but our dog unit, like I indicated, we do have our dog unit inside. They are searching through, but we did manage to find a cartridge, and that cartridge will be taken in to form part of the investigation.”

WATCH | Col. Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi confirms that the gardener who was wounded in a shooting incident allegedly involving the son of the former Zimbabwean president sustained a single gunshot. pic.twitter.com/YzH1JTj9qr

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Meanwhile, police say the cause of the shooting is unknown at this stage and that two people will be taken into custody.