In a grim turn of events, South Africa has been shaken by a devastating mass shooting that claimed the lives of six individuals, prompting law enforcement to initiate a widespread manhunt. The incident unfolded in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal, as per police reports.
According to preliminary information, four suspects allegedly carried out the deadly assault shortly before midnight on Friday. Reports suggest that one of the suspects suspected a victim of possessing his ID, inadvertently left behind at the scene of a previous murder for which he was sought.
Tragedy struck as the suspects reportedly targeted their victims in various locations. Sources indicate that two individuals were shot inside a residence, a third victim in a rear room, and a fourth near an outdoor toilet, according to an official police statement. Shockingly, the suspects then reportedly proceeded to open fire on three additional individuals in a nearby shack.
While three of the suspects have been positively identified, law enforcement is urgently appealing to anyone with pertinent information about these individuals to come forward. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, emphasizing the need for swift action and justice to address the growing concerns over violence in the region. The nation watches with bated breath as authorities work tirelessly to apprehend those responsible for this senseless tragedy.
