Police on hunt of armed assailants who entered a dwelling in Umlazi U Section at about 8.15pm and opened fire on the victims. Image: SANDILE NDLOVU
On May 16, 2025, in Umlazi, a group of six men and two women, aged 22 to 40, were brutally shot and killed while socializing at a local tavern. Paramedics discovered their lifeless bodies in a pool of blood near the scene, and they were pronounced dead at the scene.
According to the South African Police Service, the victims were inside the tavern when an unknown number of suspects entered and opened fire, killing them instantly. Three others who were present at the scene sustained injuries and were rushed to the hospital for medical attention.
The events leading up to the shooting remain unclear, and the police have launched a manhunt for the suspects. The authorities have initiated an investigation into the motivation behind the killings and are appealing to anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation.
If you have any information that could help the police, please contact your nearest police station. The community’s cooperation is crucial in bringing the perpetrators to justice.
The police are working tirelessly to gather evidence and piece together the circumstances surrounding the tragic event. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
If you have any information about the incident or know someone who might have been involved, please contact the police immediately. Your information could be crucial in solving the case and bringing the perpetrators to justice.
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