• Three gunmen opened fire on more than 40 people drinking outside a tavern in Zamimpilo Informal Settlement at about 3am on Sunday.
• Two men were killed and four other people wounded in the shooting as terrified patrons ran for their lives.
A night of drinking and socialising ended in terror when gunmen sprayed bullets into a crowd outside a tavern in Langlaagte.
Two men were killed and four other people wounded in the shooting at Zamimpilo Informal Settlement in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Police spokesperson Captain Tintswalo Sibeko said the attack happened at about 3am while more than 40 people were gathered outside the tavern.
“It is alleged that a group of more than 40 people were sitting outside a tavern, drinking and socialising, when three unknown suspects approached and, without saying anything, opened fire on the group,” said Sibeko.
Chaos erupted as terrified patrons ran for cover while bullets ripped through the crowd.
“Six people were shot during the incident. Two adult males were fatally wounded, while four other victims were transported to hospital for medical treatment,” said Sibeko.
The gunmen fled the scene immediately after the shooting and have still not been arrested.
Police say the motive for the deadly attack remains unknown.
“The suspects are unknown at this stage, and the motive for the attack is yet to be determined. Police investigations are ongoing,” said Sibeko.
Police have urged anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Crime Stop Line on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS App.
Residents in the informal settlement were left shaken after the deadly attack exploded while people were enjoying themselves outside the tavern.
Image caption: Police tape
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