Rapper AKA Shot Dead In Drive-By Shooting on Durban's Florida Road.

NEWSCRIME AND COURTS Rapper AKA shot dead in drive-by shooting on Durban’s Florida Road AKA. Picture: InstagramPublished 1h ago

Written bySe-Anne RallLive Editor, IOL News

SHAREListen to this article0:00 / 2:051XBeyondWordsDurban - Police sources in Durban have confirmed rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes was shot dead in a drive-by shooting on Florida Road on Friday night.Another person believed to be AKA’s bodyguard, was also wounded, while another unidentified person, who is understood to be a close friend of AKA, has been shot dead.Story continues below AdvertisementEarlier, before provincial police confirmed the incident, IOL had independently confirmed details of the shooting from well-placed police sources, who could not be named as they are not permitted to speak to the media.Later, police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda confirmed police were investigating two murder cases and they were yet to establish the motives for the murders.Without naming Forbes, he confirmed one of the deceased was a popular musician.It is understood that AKA was standing outside the Wish Restaurant when he was gunned down in a drive-by shooting.Two unknown cars are believed to have opened fire just before 10pm.Police had cordoned off the area when an IOL team arrived at the scene on Friday night.Story continues below AdvertisementSpeaking to IOL, stunned patrons at a nearby restaurant said AKA had been standing outside Wish when he was gunned down.Garrith Jamieson, a spokesperson for ALS Paramedics said Florida Road has been closed off after the shooting incident Florida Road where two people have been confirmed deceasedJamieson said amongst the deceased was a “famous rapper”.Story continues below AdvertisementThe identity of the second person shot dead is unknown at this stage, but he is understood to be a close friend of AKA.According to social media posts, AKA was due to perform at a Durban night club, YUGO, where he was expected to perform as part of his birthday celebrations.His close friend Da Les, took to social media to express shock.Recommended by

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Unbelievable 💔— Da L.E.S (@2freshLES) February 10, 2023** This story has been updated to reflect official comment from the police.IOL

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Rapper AKA Shot Dead In Drive-By Shooting on Durban's Florida Road.

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