Two shot dead in Bellville tavern

JOHANNESBURG - ​Western Cape police are investigating two counts of murder after a shooting at a tavern in Bellville on Friday night.

Western Cape Police Spokesperson FC Van Wyk said that one of the victims was a 40-year-old Chinese national.

"A Chinese national arrived at the tavern and wanted to use the bathroom. He was escorted by the bouncer to the bathroom. when the bouncer went inside the bathroom to switch the light on, he heard several gunshots outside the bathroom he immediately came out to check what was going on and he saw that the 40-year-old man was shot and was already on the floor bleeding."

Van Wyk said the second victim was the bouncer, who tried to assist in catching the suspect.

"He then ran after the suspect who shot the victim and also shouted for help. The 18-year-old chased after the suspect and the suspect took out a firearm and also shot him. Both were declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel. The unknown suspect fled the scene and are yet to be arrested."

Police say the motive for the attack is still unclear.