KwaZulu-Natal police have launched a manhunt for at least five suspects who allegedly shot and killed four people, including two off-duty police officers, and injured four others at a tavern on Ikhwezi Road at Bhidla Section in Sundumbili.
The incident happened on Monday night, 3 February.
POLICE OFFICERS AMONGST FOUR KILLED IN SUNDUMBILI
South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda said it is alleged that the deceased persons were consuming alcohol when an altercation ensued between one police constable and a group of five men.
Netshiunda said the argument was resolved peacefully and the constable bought alcohol for the five men. A little later on, the other constable had another scuffle with the same five men just outside the tavern, which resulted in the constable being shot at. The bleeding constable reportedly ran back into the tavern with the suspects following him as they continued shooting randomly at everyone inside the tavern.
“During that shooting incident, three people were shot and killed at the scene, including the police constable. The second police officer also sustained gunshot wounds and was rushed to a local health care facility where he was certified dead on arrival. Four more people were also shot and injured and were rushed to hospital,” he added.
Police reportedly closed off the tavern and confiscated the liquor after it was established that the tavern was operating illegally.
“The motive of the shooting is unknown at this stage, and police are appealing to anyone who might have information regarding the incident or the whereabouts of the suspects to call the nearest police station or the crime stop number 08600 10111,” Netshiunda said.
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