Five killed in Olievehoutbosch tavern shooting
Police in Gauteng are hunting for ten armed suspects after a deadly mass shooting at a tavern in Olievehoutbosch, south-west of Pretoria.
At least five people — two women and three men — were gunned down at the Shoba Informal Settlement on Friday night, while three others were wounded.
The shooting happened around 22:30 when the suspects stormed into the tavern and opened fire.
Gauteng police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo says the motive for the shooting is still unknown.
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"It is reported that the suspects came to a tavern and started shooting randomly, without saying a word. The motive for the shooting is unknown at this stage. The police have opened a case of murder and attempted murder for investigation,” said Masondo.
Police have appealed to the public for assistance in tracking down the suspects.
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