SUNDOWNER – Security guard injured in shooting.

A male security guard was injured this morning following a shooting incident at a residence in Sundowner.

ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene at 08h15 to find the security member seated outside the residence.

Medics assessed the man and found that he had sustained a gunshot wound to his hand.

The man was treated for his injuries and provided with pain-relief medication before he was transported to a nearby hospital for further care.

Local authorities were on the scene for further investigations.