Police investigate killing of four in tavern shooting
He said it was unclear what happened but witnesses said that four gunmen entered a tavern and opened fire.
Police are yet to make an arrest after four people were killed in a shooting in Laudium on Sunday night when a group of armed men reportedly entered a tavern and started firing.
Initial reports from Prajaj Community Patrollers (PAJ) indicated that five people had died, however, further investigations by the police confirmed that four people died.
According to police spokesperson Colonel Mavela Masondo, “police are investigating circumstances that led to the shooting in Itireleng informal settlement”.
He said police were called to the scene at around 23:55 where they found four men with gunshot wounds.
“It was reported that more people sustained injuries and were taken to various local hospitals,” she said.
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Police investigators are following up to determine the number of those treated in hospitals, he said.
Prajaj Community Patrollers (PAJ) reported on social media that 11 people were injured in a shooting in Laudium on 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”.
“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 people succumbed to their injuries at the clinic.
“This morning we received further information from Kalafong that several people were transported to the hospital.”
He said it was unclear what happened, but witnesses claimed that four gunmen entered the tavern and started firing.
“The motive for the shooting is unknown at this stage,” said Masondo.
Police are appealing to anyone who might have information that can help in the investigation or assist to apprehend the suspects to please call the nearest police station or Crime Stop number on 08600 10111.
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