Police investigate quadruple murder after deadly Randfontein home attack

Four people were shot dead in Toekomsrus, with police still searching for suspects and probing the circumstances behind the attack.

Police are investigating four counts of murder following a deadly shooting at a house in Toekomsrus, Randfontein yesterday (June 19).

Randfontein Herald reports that according to Gauteng SAPS spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi, five men driving a silver-grey Kia Picanto entered the victims’ home and opened fire before fleeing the scene without taking anything.

All four victims, aged between 21 and 39, were declared dead at the scene.

Motive still under investigation

The motive for the shooting remains unknown and forms part of an ongoing police investigation.

No arrests had been made at the time of publication.

The incident has left the community shaken as police continue their investigations.

Public urged to assist police

Authorities have appealed to anyone with information that could assist the investigation to contact the Crime Stop Line on 08600 10111.


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