TWO mense were killed and four more injured in what is believed to be yet another gang-related mass shooting in Mfuleni on Wednesday morning.
The incident was reported at roughly 6.30am at a premises in Shire Street, Extension 6, where a man en 'n vrou were declared dead on the scene and four other victims taken to a medical facility for treatment.
The victims were between the ages of 19 and 49 years old.
Police spokesperson Captain FC Van Wyk confirmed that Mfuleni Saps are investigating two counts of murder and four counts of attempted murder.
Van Wyk reported: “Circumstances surrounding a shooting incident early this morning [Wednesday] at about 6.30am at a premises in Shire Street, Ext 6, Mfuleni , in which two persons were shot and fatally wounded and four others injured are under investigation.
“An adult female and male (aged unknown at present) were declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel, and four victims aged between 19 and 49 were injured.
“Mfuleni police registered two counts of murder and four counts of attempted murders for investigation. “According to reports SAPS members on duty received a complainant from radio control of shooting at the mentioned address.
“On their arrival at the scene they were pointed out the bodies of two people that were shot. All the injured people were taken to two nearby hospitals for medical treatment.
“The motive for this incident is believed to be gang related. The suspects fled the scene and are yet to be arrested.”
Public relations officer for the Mfuleni Community Police Forum Mvano Magula said they condemn the shootings but said it is easy for crime to take place as there is little police visibility.
Magula explained: “The shooting is gang-related and linked to extortion and drug cartels…
“They were attacking each other in the street when the shooting was reported. Mfuleni is a big area and only has one van to cover the whole area, and in that area where the shooting took place, there is not enough police visibility.”
Police are appealing to anyone with information about this shooting incident to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the mobile application MySAPS anonymously.