Officers from the EMPD Springs Precinct, in collaboration with Springs SAPS, responded to a shooting incident on East Geduld Road in Petersfield at about 06:00 on November 10.

According to the EMPD, officers received a call about the incident from the control centre. Upon arrival, officers found two male private security personnel, who had been shot inside a motor vehicle.

The Renault Clio had multiple bullet holes.

Paramedics were summoned to the scene, and both men were declared dead. It was later established that the security officers were employed by a mining company in the area.

No arrests have been made at this stage.Local police spokesperson Sergeant Charity Zwane confirmed police are investigating a case of double murder.

She added that the circumstances surrounding the incident are currently unknown and the investigation is ongoing.

Community members are urged to assist with any information that may lead to the arrest of the suspects. Anyone with information is requested to contact the Springs SAPS or the EMPD.

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