Two Dead, Four Injured in Mfuleni Shooting

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Mfuleni police are urging the public to come forward with any information about a deadly shooting that claimed the lives of two people earlier this morning.

 

Two men were gunned down while four others were left injured after unknown suspects opened fire on a premises in Shire Street, Ext 6, Mfuleni.

 

Police spokesperson FC Van Wyk says the adult female and male were declared deceased on the scene.

 

“According to reports SAPS members on duty received a complainant from radio control of shooting at the mentioned address. On their arrival at the scene they were pointed out the bodies of two people that were shot. All the injured people were taken to two nearby hospitals for medical treatment.”

 

Van Wyk says two counts of murder and four counts of attempted murders have been registered.

 

“The motive for this incident is believed to be gang related. The suspects fled the scene and are yet to be arrested. Anyone with information about this shooting incident can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the mobile application MySAPS anonymously.”

 

Loushe Jordaan-Gilbert
Loushe Jordaan-Gilbert
Loushé Jordaan Gilbert has been telling community stories since 2014. She began her career as a community journalist, dedicated to amplifying local voices and shedding light on the everyday realities communities face.

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