Police in Eldorado Park in the south of Johannesburg are searching for a group of suspects following a shooting incident that left two people dead and six others injured.
According to police, officers responded to a shooting, upon arrival at the scene, two victims had already been declared dead by paramedics, while six others who sustained gunshot wounds were transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.
It is alleged that a social gathering was taking place at the venue when approximately eight unknown men entered the yard and randomly opened fire on the people present before fleeing the scene on foot.
Police spokesperson Brigadier Brenda Muridili said police are still searching for the suspects and the motive for the attack remains unknown.
“No suspects have been arrested at this stage and the motive of the shooting is unknown. Police are appealing to anyone who may have information that can assist with investigations to contact the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111 or anonymously give tip-offs through the MySAPS App which can be downloaded on any smartphone,” says Muridili.
Police investigations are ongoing.