Police outside the scene where a lawyer was shot and injured.
On Friday morning, an East London lawyer was shot dead as he entered Vincent's office.
Two people at the scene, including a nearby businessman, confirmed the attack and the identity of the lawyer.
The injured man was taken to Royal Buffalo Specialist Hospital for treatment.
A source with knowledge of his confession said his condition was “stable.”
The lawyer was said to have suffered seven or eight gunshot wounds, including one serious injury to his abdomen.
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The gunmen were believed to have been walking along Bell Road and the senior lawyer was seen walking from his Isuzu bakkie towards the main entrance of his office.
Officials at the scene were heard saying 10 bullets were fired during the attack.
The attackers are believed to have taken the lawyer's briefcase.
Police have not released details of the shooting.
Additional information will be added as soon as police confirmation is received.
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