A 42-year-old man, his 34-year-old wife and their 9-year-old daughter were fatally wounded in an apparent drive-by shooting on Peters Road in Springfield on Tuesday afternoon. The daughter was rushed to hospital where she later succumbed to her gunshot injuries.
Messages of condolences have been pouring in for the Chatsworth residents, Jeconiah Jackolene Pillay, Brandon ‘Puff’ Kalicharan and their daughter who were killed on Human Rights Day.
Owner of Amawele Emergency Services and friend of the deceased’s family, Claude Sumbramodey said that Human Rights Day was indeed a sad day for the community of Chatsworth and everyone who knew the family that was brutally killed in the shooting.
“The victims were always there to help community members in a time of need. They were humble, loving and kind individuals. It is a great loss for our family and friends. Brandon had a heart of gold and would offer his last cent to help someone in need. He was a rolemodel to me and my business and would always contact me to assist patients free of charge. He was someone we could count on.
Their nine-year-old daughter also did not deserve to die this way, as she had her whole life ahead of her. We will not leave any stone unturned. The perpetrators must be brought to book and dealt with accordingly. Rest in peace our king, queen and princess. We love and miss you,” Subramodey said.
Provincial police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda said: The motive of the killing is unknown at this stage, although preliminary investigations suggest that the man who was shot was allegedly involved in drug and gang-related activities in Chatsworth and was a person of interest on some cases which are being investigated by the Hawks. Suspects are unknown and a search for them is underway.”
Emer-G-Med spokesperson Kyle van Reenen said at approximately 2:30pm on Tuesday Emer-G-Med paramedics together with Netcare911 responded to the scene of a shooting incident on Peters Road in Springfield Park.
“Upon arrival on scene, a Volkswagen Amarok was found to have been sprayed with high calibre bullet holes.
Two occupants in the front of the vehicle, an adult male and female were declared dead on arrival of paramedics.
A nine year old female who was seated in the back of the vehicle was found in a critical condition. Advanced Life Support intervention was needed to stabilize her and due to her extensive injuries, she went into a state of cardiac arrest. CPR efforts were successful and she was rushed by ambulance under the care of an Emergency Care Practitioner to a nearby hospital for further care.Unfortunately due to the extent of her injuries, she sadly died shortly after arrival at hospital,” he said.
Meanwhile, two other people were killed on Carters Avenue in Berea on the same day. Van Reenen said: “Emer-G-Med paramedics together with ALS paramedic services, responded to the scene of a shooting incident in Carters Avenue in the Berea area on Tuesday. On arrival on scene two men were found with multiple gunshot wounds. The first was declared dead on arrival of paramedics whilst the other was found in a critical condition. Advanced life support resuscitation efforts were attempted however the man succumbed to his injuries and was declared dead on the scene. Police are investigating the motive of the shooting.”
