Gauteng police have launched a manhunt for a man who shot and killed five family members in Hillbrow on Monday evening at the corner of Kaptein and Claim Streets.
According to reports the suspect entered the flat and opened fire on the three women and two children.
Police spokesperson Captain Mavela Masondo explained that the victims were shot in the upper body.
He added that the two children were aged 7 and 3.
No arrest had been made.
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#HillbrowShooting @ewnreporter Hillbrow needs an intervention. We can't ignore this tragedy. This needs to stop… #CleanUpHillbrow
— Masego (@kimzo123) February 21, 2017
@eNCA #HillbrowShooting more reason why they should clean joburg innocent kids died
— Vusumzi (@Vusi7_48253) February 21, 2017
#HillbrowShooting Masondo: We are pleading with anyone who has information to come forward. The motive of the murder is not known.
— Jacaranda News (@JacaNews) February 21, 2017
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