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3 People shot dead, 6 wounded at liquor outlet, Kagiso

South African Police Service

3 People shot dead, 6 wounded at liquor outlet, Kagiso
3 People shot dead, 6 wounded at liquor outlet, Kagiso

Police in Kagiso are investigating a case of murder and attempted murder following a shooting incident that occurred Friday night, 7 October 2022, at about 22:30 at a liquor outlet in Soul City, Kagiso.

It is reported that a group of people gathered at a house and bought liquor. While they were drinking and enjoying themselves, they were attacked by two balaclava clad Nguni speaking suspects who shot randomly outside and inside the house.

It is not yet known how the suspects fled the scene. The motive for the shooting will form part of investigations.

Two men and one woman aged between 45 and 46 were certified dead by paramedics on the scene while six people were rushed to the local hospital for medical attention.

The Provincial Commissioner of the Police in Gauteng has mobilised maximum resources to comb the scene and to investigate the incident.

The Provincial Serious and Violence Crime unit is investigating two counts of murder and six counts of attempted murder. No one has been arrested as yet.

We are appealing to anyone with information on the whereabouts of the suspects to contact the SAPS Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or to send tip-offs via MySAPS Application.

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