confirmed that the 35-year-old rapper was shot dead outside a popular restaurant on Florida Rd in Durban.
Police confirmed that a 35-year-old male and his bodyguard had been dead on Friday.
Speaking to TimesLIVE, ALS paramedic Garrith Jamieson explained that just after 10.15pm this evening they responded to a shooting incident where two men sustained multiple gunshot wounds. It is with a heavy heart that we report on the disturbing news from South Africa, where renowned rapper and record producer, A.K.A, real name Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, has been shot.
The South African police department has confirmed the shooting incident, which took place in Durban’s Florida Rd.
According to an eyewitness, A.K.A was shot five times at 8pm and was the only individual targeted in the incident. The situation is still developing, and the South African police department is actively investigating the shooting.
The news of A.K.A’s shooting highlights the ongoing issue of violence and gun-related incidents in South Africa. The country has struggled with high levels of crime, including shootings, which have caused concern among residents and law enforcement.
The use of firearms to settle disputes or carry out criminal acts has had devastating consequences for the country, and incidents like this one serve as a reminder of the need for effective measures to reduce gun violence.
A.K.A was a highly influential figure in the South African music industry, and his music has received widespread recognition and acclaim. The music industry and fans alike are mourning the loss of a talented artist, and thoughts and prayers are with A.K.A’s friends and family during this difficult time.
Updates: 0.32 Saturday, 11 February 2023
The news of the passing of South African rapper, A.K.A, has been confirmed by one of his friends in a tweet.
The announcement was met with shock and sadness, as fans and the music industry mourn the loss of a talented artist. The friend’s tweet serves as a heartbreaking reminder of the tragedy that has struck Durban’s Florida Road, where A.K.A was among two individuals who lost their lives in a shooting incident.
Medics at the scene confirmed the deaths, and the road has since been cordoned off. Durban journalist, Sean Nerall, reported that crime scene experts have marked at least 5 spots, indicating the presence of bullet casings, adding to the ongoing investigation.
Thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family of the victims during this difficult time, as the South African police department continues to investigate the shooting. This is a developing story, and more information is expected to come in the near future.