Two people were killed this afternoon (May 5) in a shooting incident in Bergville.

Unknown suspects opened fire outside the Anglican Church in the town.

The shooting is believed to be taxi-related, as a taxi association meeting was taking place at the church.

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Police and emergency personnel rushed to the scene and are currently investigating the incident.

Aside from the two fatalities, one other person is believed to have been injured.

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