Police are investigating a double murder after two people were shot dead in Westonaria on Tuesday, July 12.
Westonaria Police Station spokesperson Sergeant Audrey Sefara explained the victims were among a group of five men walking from a spaza shop on Bridges Avenue, Westonaria towards Libanon dumping site at about 16:30 when an unknown man approached them and pulled out a firearm from his trousers.
The frightened victims ran into the veld.
In the veld, the victims came across another armed person and the two armed attackers started shooting at them and ran off.
“Two victims aged 20 and 25 sustained multiple gunshot wounds. They were declared dead by emergency service personnel and transported to the Carletonville Mortuary. The motive for the shooting is currently unknown.”
The community is urged to report any criminal activities immediately to the Westonaria police on 011 278 5300/95 or to the nearest other police station. Alternatively please contact the Crime Stop line on 0860010111, Communicate via the My SAPS app or the SMS line 32211 and remain anonymous.
