A quiet evening in Olievehoutbosch, Pretoria, turned into a nightmare on Fridays night when a brutal shooting at a local tavern claimed the lives of five people.
The tragedy unfolded at around 10:30 p.m. in the Shoba Informal Settlement, where two women and three men were fatally gunned down. Three other people were injured in the incident and are currently receiving medical attention.
Witnesses described a devastating scene where a group of gunmen stormed into the tavern and opened fire without saying a word. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, but the level of violence has left the community shaken.
Authorities believe as many as ten suspects may have been involved, and a manhunt is currently underway. A case of murder and attempted murder has been opened as part of the ongoing investigation.
Police are urging anyone with information that could help identify or locate the suspects to come forward.
What began as a typical night out ended in devastation, leaving families grieving and residents of Olievehoutbosch calling for justice.