Six killed in KZN home

Police say, nine people, from the same family, and a neighbour were watching TV on Wednesday night when they heard gunshots.  

KZN police spokesperson, Jay Naicker says bullets began flying into the house through the window and door. 

"It is alleged that last night at 20:30, the family were seated at their home at Unit 3 in Mpumalanga watching TV when they heard gunshots emanating from the door and the window."

"Six people aged between eleven and 52 were declared dead at the scene after they sustained multiple gunshot wounds. A three-year-old boy sustained a gunshot wound to the leg and was conveyed to hospital for medical attention. Three other victims escaped unharmed," he said. 

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Naicker says several shotgun and 9mm rounds were on the crime scene.

He says the motive for the killing is unknown at this sage. Charges of murder and attempted murder were opened for investigation. 

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Khombinkosi Jula condemned the brutal killing.

“It is quite disturbing to hear that there are heartless people out there who can kill others in such a brutal matter. There can be no justification for killing anyone in such a callous manner. I have tasked detectives at our Provincial Organized Crime Unit led by Brigadier Mbele to investigate this matter,” he said.