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VIDEO FROM THE SCENE: Three men injured in apparent hostage drama at Randfontein church

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A man was shot and two others were injured while trying to escape an alleged hostage situation at a church in Randfontein, Johannesburg.

Netcare911 spokesperson Shawn Herbst said they responded to the shooting just after 08:00.

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"Reports from the scene indicate that an adult male has sustained a gunshot wound to his shoulder. Two other adult males have been injured while trying to escape, when their cars were stoned in what is believed to be a hostage situation at the Randfontein church," he said.

All three men were taken to hospital in a private ambulance, said Herbst.


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