Police launch manhunt for Umlazi shooting
KwaZulu Natal Police have launched a manhunt for six (6) suspects who allegedly shot and killed four (4) people at the Uganda informal settlement in Umlazi on Thursday evening.
Police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda says the motive of the killings is yet to be established.
"Although robbery could not be ruled out," he said.
"It is alleged that a group of friends were drinking alcohol inside a shack when at least six suspects stormed in and demanded cell phones."
"The victims reportedly refused to hand over their cellphones and one of the suspects drew a firearm and shot three people. As they were leaving the crime scene, the suspects allegedly met another man who was walking to the shack from a pit latrine, and they shot him dead after he also reportedly refused to surrender his cell phone."
"All victims were declared deceased at the scene. The suspects are unknown at this stage," he added.
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