A 50-year-old cyclist was shot and critically wounded in a robbery near Krugersdorp yesterday, Netcare911 said on Twitter.
The man, who has not yet been identified, was shot in the back and robbed of his bicycle.
A 50-year-old cyclist was shot and critically wounded in a robbery near Krugersdorp yesterday. Photo: NetCare911/Twitter
Passersby reportedly found the critically wounded man beside the road in Kromdraai, after which emergency services were alerted.
Due to the severity of his wounds the man was airlifted from the scene.
“A 50-year-old male who was out cycling has been airlifted to hospital after being shot in a suspected robbery in Protea Ridge, Krugersdorp,” Netcare911 posted on social media.
Police are reportedly investigating a case of armed robbery and attempted murder.
