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JUST IN: Mass shooting in Mdlalose’ tarven in Olando

Testimony from residents say a group of armed men entered the tavern at about 00:30 and opened fire at the victims.

14 people were shot and killed at Mdlalose’s Tarven in Orlando on the early hours of Sunday 10 July.

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According to the police, at least ten more people have been admitted to the hospital following the incident.

Crime scene at Nomzamo Tarven in Orlando. Photo: Mzwandile Khathi.

 

Currently the provincial police commissioner, Elias Mawela and Gauteng MEC for Community Safety Faith Mazibuko are at the scene.

Active crime scene at Nomzamo Tarven in Orlando. Photo: Mzwandile Khathi.

 

“Investigations are underway to find the cause and the motive; testimony from residents say a group of armed men entered the tavern at about 00:30 entered and opened fire.

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“It has not yet been established it this was a robbery,” Mawela.

Some emotions from locals at the crime scene. Photo: Mzwandile Khathi.

 

Mzwandile Khathi, editor of the Soweto Urban, who’s at the scene said bodies are also being removed from the scene.

More details will follow as this is a developing story.

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