Seconds after the sound of gunfire pierced the air, a Westbury resident was thrust into a harrowing decision between life and death, prompting a hasty escape to safety.
Though he survived with a minor wound, the tragic event claimed the lives of his uncle and best friend. The incident also left his 13-year-old nephew paralysed.
The man, who requested anonymity due to concerns of retaliation from his assailants, told News24 they were at a local carwash when an unidentified vehicle pulled up.