Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi has confirmed that police are investigating a case of murder with two counts and attempted murder with three counts.

This follows a deadly shooting incident in Marlboro Gardens earlier this morning, which claimed the lives of two individuals, including Armsta chairperson Molefe Moekeletsi.

“Two vehicles that were driving together were ambushed by unknown suspects who were allegedly driving a white BMW,” Nevhuhulwi said.

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She further confirmed that two people died at the scene, while three others sustained injuries and were rushed to the hospital for treatment.

“The driver of an Audi [died], and from the Mahindra vehicle, there were four people [in transit], and one person was also shot dead, and the other three have been taken to the hospital,” she said.

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The shooting also triggered a multi-vehicle collision at the intersection of Viola Avenue and 1st Avenue involving several cars, including a red Toyota Avanza.

@caxtonjoburgnorth Police secure the scene following a shooting on Viola Crescent in Marlboro Gardens. Video: Itumeleng Maloka#Localnews #caxtonlocalmedia #trendingvideo #johannesburg #SA #Alex #SAPS #Crime ♬ original sound – Caxton Joburg North

According to eyewitness accounts, the vehicle with an unconfirmed number of suspects crashed into a silver e-hailing vehicle while fleeing the scene.

The owner of the e-hailing service, a 33-year-old man who requested anonymity, said two passengers, a man and a woman, were inside.

@caxtonjoburgnorth Police gather at the scene after a shooting incident on Viola Crescent, near the SPCA in Marlboro Gardens. #Alex #SPCA ♬ original sound – Caxton Joburg North

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