The victim was enjoying his meal when the situation took a terrifying turn.
The entire incident was captured on CCTV footage and shared by crime reporter Yusuf Abramjee.
In the video, a man can be seen sitting inside the McDonald’s restaurant, sharing his meal with a colleague of Asian descent. The other diners in the restaurant were minding their own business, seemingly unaware of the impending danger.
Suddenly, the peaceful atmosphere shattered as three armed men stormed into McDonald’s restaurant and assaulted the man. Panic ensued, and other diners desperately tried to escape, leaving the victim at the mercy of the assailants.
Amidst the chaotic struggle, the man valiantly attempted to fight back and disarm one of the attackers. Tragically, a shot was fired during the scuffle, and the man was hit in the abdomen. The assailants, undeterred by the commotion and the presence of witnesses, fled McDonald’s restaurant.
The video shows the injured man writhing in pain, clutching his abdomen before he falls down on the floor.
As of the time of reporting, it remains uncertain whether he survived the shooting, adding to the distressing nature of the incident.
The shocking video of this brazen attack in McDonald’s restaurant has left the South Africans in shock and disbelief.
Social media users are expressing their concerns and speculating that this may have been a targeted attack rather than a random act of violence, as the assailants seemed to single out the victim in a crowded restaurant without taking any valuables.
South Africans are increasingly worried about the rising crime rates in Mzansi. Many are voicing their frustration and pointing fingers at the Police Minister, Bheki Cele, for the surge in crime incidents.
Here are some of the reactions;
@Miz_Ruraltarain;
👀👀😭😭😭 iyooh! Bheki Cele must be FIRED🤮
@goolammv;
The criminals are brazen and not scared because they know there will be absolutely no consequences. South Africa is a WARZONE and government actually does not care.
@TheGeopol;
Never has a country had such an ineffective minister. All he does is talk. Zero reform, Zero action.
@CozminoNtsomi;
Imagine getting shot while enjoying your favorite McDonald’s meal 🥺yho that video is sad.
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