Senior Crime Intelligence officer, Feroz Khan has been hospitalised after being shot on Sunday in Johannesburg.

Suspended Deputy Head of Crime Intelligence Maj-Gen. Feroz Khan has been hospitalised after being shot in a suspected targeted attack in Houghton on Sunday night, just days before his appearance at the Madlanga Commission.

According to preliminary reports, two unidentified gunmen travelling in a white Mercedes-Benz opened fire on Khan before fleeing the scene.

Investigators recovered at least two spent bullet casings, while reports indicate Khan suffered gunshot wounds to his lower body.

He was rushed to Netcare Milpark Hospital, where he remains in critical condition.