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Laudium tavern shooting claims 5 patrons

He said it was unclear what happened but witnesses said that four gunmen entered a tavern and opened fire.

Five out of 11 people who were shot at a tavern at Itireleng informal settlement in Laudium, have died.

According to information by Prajaj Community Patrollers, the shooting in Laudium happened Sunday night.

A member of PAJ confirmed to Rekord that “shortly before 23:00 on Sunday night, our R001 vehicle reported hearing gunshots from Itireleng”.

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“At 00:15, we were requested to escort Smart Medics ambulance to Laudium clinic where 11 victims were treated.”

He said it was reported by the paramedics that four patients had succumbed to their injuries at the clinic.

“This morning we received further information from Kalafong (hospital) staff members that multiple patients were transported to the hospital and that one more patient passed away during the early morning hours.”

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He said it was unclear what happened, but witnesses said that four gunmen entered a tavern and opened fire.

At the time of going to press Rekord was still awaiting a press release in respect of the incident from provincial police.

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