Police have launched an urgent investigation after four people were shot and killed in a home in Bishop Lavis on Friday evening.

According to provincial police, the deadly incident took place around 7:15pm at a residence in Reënberg Street.

Two unknown gunmen reportedly entered a bedroom in the house and opened fire on four victims — two women and two men — aged between 27 and 80 years old. All four died at the scene from gunshot wounds to their upper bodies.

The suspects fled in a VW Polo and have not yet been arrested.

The Anti-Gang Unit’s Serious and Violent Crime Investigations team has been assigned to the case. Police have opened four murder dockets and say the motive is still under investigation.

Authorities are appealing to the public for information. Anyone with knowledge of the incident is urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS mobile app. Tip-offs can be provided anonymously.