Six people were shot dead at a tavern in Pienaar, Mpumalanga, in a horrific incident that unfolded in the early hours of Saturday morning.
The deceased comprised five men and one woman. The attack has left the community reeling and prompted urgent calls for action to curb gun violence in the province.
Mpumalanga police spokesperson, Brigadier Donald Mdhluli, confirmed the tragedy, adding that an unspecified number of injured victims were transported to hospital for treatment. “More details surrounding this incident will be provided in due course. The motive behind the shooting is being investigated,” he stated.
However, some sources told Celeb Gossip News that there are about six individuals who got injured in the shooting.
The incident occurred early Saturday morning, with police swiftly arriving at the scene to begin their investigation. Initial reports suggest that approximately six additional individuals sustained injuries during the attack. The exact nature and extent of their injuries remain unconfirmed.
JUST IN : Six people were killed during a shooting at a liqour outlet in Mpumalanga and several others were left injured and rushed to the hospital. Police are still at the scene.
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Mpumalanga Community Safety, Security and Liaison MEC Jackie Macie strongly condemned the senseless violence. He expressed his deep sorrow and offered condolences to the bereaved families.
“One lost life is too many. This is a shocking incident. We are offering our condolences to the affected families. We also wish those who were injured a speedy recovery,” he said.
MEC Macie revealed that two individuals are currently in police custody for questioning in connection with the shooting.
“Our officers are on the ground and have started with their investigations,” he confirmed.
He expressed concern over the prevalence of illegal firearms in the province, stating, “We are also worried about the number of illegal firearms in the province. We are working hard to arrest those with unlicensed guns.”
The MEC appealed to witnesses to come forward with any information that could assist police in apprehending the perpetrators. He also urged the individuals responsible for the shooting to surrender to authorities.
“We don’t tolerate any murder in the province. We're also pleading with the shooters to hand themselves over to the police,” he stated.
MEC Macie expressed confidence in the police force's ability to solve the case, highlighting the strong relationship between the police and the Pienaar community.
“This incident has left many people in fear. He was confident that the police's relationship with the Pienaar community would help them apprehend the perpetrators,” he said.
The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to be released as they become available.
