The Provincial Commissioner of South African Police Service in Limpopo Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has ordered a high level Investigation into the circumstances that led to the shooting which left two people dead while six sustained injuries.
The Incident took place in a tavern at Malamulele on Thursday 1 June 2023 at about 20:00.
It is alleged that, plus or minus 8 unknown males came to the tavern and without any warning on their arrival they started to shoot randomly.
During the shooting, the suspects shot eight people, two of them succumbed due to gunshot wounds at the scene. Six of them were rushed to the hospital for medical attention.
Several Cartridges fired from a pistol were found scattered on the scene of crime
It is further suggested that suspects left the scene with two double cab motor vehicles. The motive for the shooting and the subsequent killing of some of the patrons is not known.
“This kind of senseless killing must be condemned and I have tasked the members to hunt down the suspects and arrest them, I further call upon community to come forward with information that can help police,” concluded Lieutenant General Hadebe.
Anyone with information that can assist with the location of the suspects is urged to urgently contact the Investigating Officer. Lieutenant Colonel Richard Boshomane on 079 894 5501 or Warrant Officer Phaladi Makola on 082 749 2233 or Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or police station or MySAPS App.
