The usually lively and bustling nightlife of Sandton turned deadly after gunshots rang out at a restaurant in Sandton last night.

According to an article published by Sandton Chronicle, reports from authorities said that shots were fired at around 12:30 at the corner of Gwen Lane and Fredman Drive.

Initial reports indicate that three people have died and four other patrons were injured.

SAPS spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi confirmed a case of murder and attempted murder have been opened following a shooting.

“Reportedly, a man with a firearm wanted to enter the restaurant, which has a no-firearm policy, and that is when the altercation started, leading to a shooting between the man’s bodyguards and security guards,” she says.

Two of the bodyguards were declared dead on the scene.

Five victims – the shooter, two patrons, a CPF member and a security guard – were taken to hospital with gunshot injuries. The shooter died in hospital.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the man who started this has previously been arrested for a shooting incident, also in Sandton, last year.

“No one has been arrested and police investigations continue,” Nevhuhulwi says.

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