Police in Umlazi, KZN, are investigating seven murders and two attempted murders after a shooting incident at Glebelands Hostel in the early hours of Saturday morning.

SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Jay Naicker said according to police in Umlazi, at 2:45am, nine men aged between 20 and 40 years old were consuming alcohol in a room at Block 57 at the Glebelands Hostel when unknown gunmen opened fire on them before fleeing the scene.

“Seven of the victims died on the scene while two were transported to hospital with serious injuries. The motive for the shooting is unknown at this stage,” said Naicker.

He added that detectives from the Provincial Task Team have been instructed to probe the incident and urged anyone who has information that can assist in the investigation to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the MYSAPS APP.