4 people shot dead in mass shooting in Motherwell
Eastern Cape police said that the victims, who are between the ages of 16 and 25, were all at a friend’s house in Motherwell on Tuesday night when the incident occurred.
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JOHANNESBURG – A shooting incident in Gqeberha has left four people dead.
A fifth person is in hospital.
Eastern Cape police said that the victims, who are between the ages of 16 and 25, were all at a friend’s house in Motherwell on Tuesday night when the incident occurred.
It’s alleged that three men entered the house and started shooting at the group.
Provincial police spokesperson, Siphokazi Mawisa, said: "The motive is not clear at this stage and forms part of the investigation. Four counts of murder and attempted murder cases are investigated by SAPS [South African Police Service] Provincial Serious and Violent Crime Investigation (SVCI) Unit. SAPS is calling upon any person with information that could assist police with this investigation."