Two bodies found at MTN Taxi Rank in Joburg CBD

Two bodies found at MTN Taxi Rank in Joburg CBD

Gauteng police are investigating after the bodies of two people were discovered at the MTN Taxi Rank in the Johannesburg CBD on Friday morning.

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A third person was rushed to the hospital with gunshot wounds.


 


This is the latest in a series of shootings at taxi ranks across the country.


 


Recently, four people were shot and killed at a taxi rank in the Port Shepstone CBD.


Gauteng police spokesperson Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi says they are searching for 10 suspects linked to the shooting. 


 


"On arrival at the taxi rank, police found two bodies, one which was on the rooftop of the taxi rank with a gunshot wound and another at the basement with no gunshot wounds. 


 


"The third victim reportedly sustained gunshot wounds also and was taken to hospital. 


 


"It is alleged that approximately 10 suspects came to the rank and started shooting. The motive of the shooting is unknown at this stage, and no one has been arrested. 


 


"A case of murder, attempted murder, and inquest have been opened.”


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