ICYMI- Three killed, three injured in yet ANOTHER TAVERN shooting
Police said three people were shot and killed while three others were injured in a shooting at yet ANOTHER TAVERN. More information here.
Three people were shot and killed, while three others were injured in a shooting at yet ANOTHER TAVERN in the Eastern Cape on Thursday evening.
THREE MEN WERE SHOT AND KILLED ON THURSDAY EVENING
According to police spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidu, the shooting happened at a tavern in Mqekezweni Administrative area in the Polela locality in Bityi at around 19:00 on Thursday.
“It is alleged that at about 19:00, people were drinking on the veranda of the tavern when three unknown men arrived.
“The first deceased, aged 26-year-old who was on the veranda, was approached and was shot multiple times. The rest of the patrons were ordered to lie on the floor.”
Colonel Priscilla Naidu
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THREE UNKNOWN ARMED MEN ENTERED AND OPENED FIRE
She said the three armed men then went inside and shot and killed two other men, aged 31 and 41 years.
“Three other people, aged between 23-29 years old, also sustained gunshot wounds and were taken to hospital for treatment.”
According to Naidu, a 72-hour activation plan was implemented to arrest the three responsible for the shooting.
The motive for the killing is not yet known.
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THE MOTIVE FOR THE KILLINGS IS NOT YET KNOWN
SAPS Bityi detectives are investigating three cases of murder and three of attempted murder.
Anyone who can assist in tracing the suspects is asked to contact SAPS Bityi, D/Capt Mluleki Ngqeleni, on 072 730 7381 or D/Sgt Bonginkosi Madikazi on 082 442 0585 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or the nearest police station. All information is confidential and callers may remain anonymous.
Police are calling on the communities to work with the police in swiftly identifying and apprehending the suspects.
DO YOU HAVE INFORMATION THAT CAN ASSIST THE POLICE?
“We urge you to be our eyes and ears on the ground because, as community members, you know and see everything that is happening in your communities. These senseless and cruel acts of violence are purely criminal and must be condemned in the strongest possible terms.
“Criminals thrive in communities where their actions are tolerated; therefore, together, let us stamp out crime wherever it resides. We dare not allow criminals and crime to inflict fear in our communities. With the implementation of the 72-hour activation plan, we will not rest until these suspects are found and arrested.”
Lt Gen Nomthetheleli Mene
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