A fatal shooting at Durban's Blue Lagoon beachfront early Saturday morning resulted in the deaths of two men, including a metro police officer. The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. on November 8, 2025, near the public pools.
According to paramedic spokesperson Garrith Jamieson, both victims sustained multiple gunshot wounds. One man, a civilian, was declared deceased at the scene. The second, a metro police officer, was transported to a hospital in critical condition but later succumbed to his injuries. Police are investigating the possibility that an altercation preceded the shooting.
Authorities have initiated a murder investigation and are appealing to the public for information. No arrests have been made in connection with the event, which has raised renewed concerns about violence in the city's popular tourist areas.
According to paramedic spokesperson Garrith Jamieson, both victims sustained multiple gunshot wounds. One man, a civilian, was declared deceased at the scene. The second, a metro police officer, was transported to a hospital in critical condition but later succumbed to his injuries. Police are investigating the possibility that an altercation preceded the shooting.
Authorities have initiated a murder investigation and are appealing to the public for information. No arrests have been made in connection with the event, which has raised renewed concerns about violence in the city's popular tourist areas.
