A horrific shooting incident has left four security guards dead and the fifth one critically injured in Phoenix, north of Durban. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, 8 August, has shocked Westham residents in Phoenix.
According to KZN police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda, the five security guards were shot at while performing their duties outside business premises. The suspects, believed to be at least four in number, arrived in a red Toyota Tazz and opened fire on the guards before fleeing the scene.
“Information at police’s disposal at this stage is that four suspects, who were travelling in a red Toyota Tazz, got out of their vehicle and fired shots towards security guards who were reportedly performing their duties at an office," said Netshiunda.
“Four security guards were declared dead at the scene, whereas the fifth one was rushed to hospital with gunshot injuries. It is not yet clear what kind of business activity is conducted at the office where the shooting happened.”
Reports from the scene suggest the assassination was linked to a drug turf war. It is believed the suspects robbed the victims of their firearms before fleeing the scene.
Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects and are appealing to anyone with information to come forward. “Police are appealing to anyone who might have information about the whereabouts of the suspects or the possible motive of the killings to anonymously contact the nearest police station or call our crime stop number 08600 10111,” said Netshiunda.
