Six killed at Mariannhill tuckshop on Wednesday
Police are on the hunt for perpetrators of a crime at a Mariannhill tuckshop, which took place earlier this week.
IT is alleged that a group of unknown men opened fire at a Mariannhill tuckshop, killing six people on Wednesday, July 27.
“The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, mobilised all available police resources to hunt down the killers,” said the Office of the Provincial Commissioner in a statement released on July 27.
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“It is alleged that at 19:30, a group of unknown men opened fire at people who were at a tuckshop in Mariannhill, killing six men aged between 30 and 65 years old. One other man, who sustained gunshot wounds, was transported to hospital for medical attention. Initial investigations revealed that three of the deceased were the tuckshop owner as well as two of his sons, and one of the deceased, who was waiting at the tuckshop to see a traditional healer, might have been the actual target of the hit,” read the statement.
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Lieutenant General Mkhwanazi said, “This incident once again demonstrates our concern that firearms are contributing to the high levels of crime in the province, and we are advocating for stricter regulations regarding the management of legal firearms as many of them end up being used by criminals. We will do everything within our control to bring these killers to book.”
Brigadier Jay Naicker has provided an update on the situation. Brigadier Naicker said, “Please note that we have been informed this morning that a seventh person has passed away in hospital due to his injuries. The incident occurred at Siqhopholozi Tuckshop, situated at the corner of Mpanza and Nxele Street in Savanah Park.”
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