Two men were shot dead in South Hills near Alberton, adding to a string of violent incidents in the area in recent months.

The shooting happened at the corner of Northern Place and Geneva Street, at around 17:00 yesterday.

According to Moffat View SAPS station commander Lieutenant Colonel Shunny Govender, police received a complaint about a shooting and responded immediately.

“On arrival, officers found a red Suzuki Swift with registration number LN08RHGP. One coloured male was seated in the driver’s seat with multiple gunshot wounds. A second coloured male was found lying on the pavement, also with gunshot wounds. Both victims were declared dead at the scene,” said Govender.

The men who died have been identified as Julian Theron, in his 50s, and Jude Peterson (43).

Police found 26 spent cartridges and one live round at the scene. No arrests have been made at this stage.

Govender confirmed that the suspects are two unknown coloured males and the motive for the killing is still unknown. A case of double murder has been opened, and investigations are ongoing.

Recent shootings

This incident follows a series of recent fatal shootings in South Hills, including a shooting at the Fever Tree Complex on March 27, where Shanodene Beandre Williams (21) was killed at the scene and Vernon Arends (28), the owner of Perfection Barbers, died due to his injuries nearly a month later at Baragwanath Hospital.

Another shooting happened on March 30, when Moffat View SAPS were called to Quantock Street at the corner of Ochill Road.

The police report states that two men were shot, one fatally, while the other was rushed to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital with a gunshot wound to the head. SAPS are investigating the incident as a case of murder and attempted murder.

The suspects in all these cases remain at large.

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