Two separate shootings in Gauteng this morning left at least three people dead, with police probing both scenes as they work to establish the motives.

Carlswald shooting under investigation

Unconfirmed reports suggest two people were shot and killed in Carlswald, Midrand.

According to Midrand Reporter, the incident happened at around 11:50 on the corner of New Road and Barbet Street.

According to an official in the security services: “Two guys appear to be dead in one of the cars. It appears to be taxi-related and all services are on scene.”

Another source said: “I’ve been hearing that allegedly there has been a drive-by shooting incident. Police and paramedics are on scene. It’s not clear how this occurred or the motive behind the incident.”

Gauteng Provincial JOC Alerts posted on their WhatsApp channel: “A crime scene has been reported at New Road and Barbet Street (near Builders Warehouse) in Carlswald, Midrand. Use alternate routes where necessary.”

Midrand police have been contacted, but their response was not received at the time of publishing.

Muldersdrift fatal shooting

Meanwhile, Krugersdorp News reports that Falls Road in Muldersdrift became an active crime scene after a man was shot and killed on the R28 service road this morning.

According to Colonel Paul van Eeden from the SAPS West Rand District Commissioner’s office, police were called to the scene at about 09:40 following reports of a shooting.

“When we arrived, we discovered a vehicle with a single victim who had been fatally shot. The motive remains unclear at this stage. A murder investigation has been launched,” he confirmed.

Police are urging anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.

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