Man hunt launched for tavern shooters
No arrests have been made after four unknown men allegedly walked into a tavern and shot the owner and an employee in the Waterloo vicinity, in Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal.
Gauteng police spokesperson Major Thulani Zwane said the suspects stormed in the tavern on September 8 and fired shots wounding a 50-year-old male and a woman before fleeing the scene. The victims were taken to hospital in a critical condition, Phoenix Sun reported.
A case of two counts attempted murder is currently under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to call Warrant Officer Mark Prakasim on 079-500-1242 or 032-541-5214.
In a separate incident, a man was killed and another injured after a shooting that took place during the night of April 7 at a tavern in Mathulini Ward, Hibberdene, in KwaZulu-Natal, in May.
It is alleged the shooting took place inside the tavern in front of other patrons. A warrant of arrest was issued for Thabani Selby Luthuli, 33, the suspect.
Hibberdene police appealed to the public to assist them in tracing the whereabouts of the wanted suspect.
Anyone who can assist police in tracing him can contact the investigating officer, Detective Warrant Officer Vasu Govender or Detective Warrant Officer Bingo Mpisane on Crime Stop number 08600 10111.
– Caxton News Service
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