Western Cape gang leader Ernie ‘Lastig’ Solomon shot dead in Gauteng

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• Ernie “Lastig” Solomon, leader of the Western Cape gang, has been killed.
• Solomon, a former gang leader, was fatally wounded in Boksburg on Friday.
• Solomon was reportedly traveling with three people when they were ambushed by gunmen.

Ernie “Lastig” Solomon, leader of the Western Cape gang, has been killed.

According to a source, Solomon, the former leader of the gang of 28, was fatally wounded in Boksburg on Friday.

Solomon was traveling with two children and a baby when they were ambushed by armed men.

Netcare 911 spokesman Shawn Herbst said his paramedics responded to reports of a shooting on Kingfisher Avenue in Freeway Park, Boksburg.

“Reports from the scene indicate that four occupants of a light motor vehicle had been shot. Medics assessed and [the] An adult driver who had suffered fatal injuries was pronounced deceased at the scene.

“Two children believed to be approximately 15 years old have been seriously injured, as well as a baby believed to be approximately one year old,” Herbst said.

A Netcare 911, as well as a Halo air ambulance, airlifted two of the children to the hospital.

Herbst said the third child was rushed to the hospital in private.

“The circumstances that led to the incident will be investigated by the relevant authorities,” Herbst said.

According to police spokesman Captain Kay Makhubele, the police have launched a manhunt for four suspects.

“During the shooting, three people were injured and taken to hospital,” Makhubele said.

“We do not know the reason for the incident and we are asking that people with information come forward.”

This is a developing story.

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