Mass shooting at KwaZulu-Natal tavern leaves four dead, including two off-duty cops

The motive behind the attack is unknown

The officers are from Alexandra, Diepsloot and Thembisa South, and the police vehicle they are alleged to have used during the hijacking belongs to the Thembisa South TRT. Stock photo
The officers are from Alexandra, Diepsloot and Thembisa South, and the police vehicle they are alleged to have used during the hijacking belongs to the Thembisa South TRT. Stock photo (Gareth Wilson)

A mass shooting at a tavern in Sundumbili, KwaZulu-Natal, on Monday night left four people dead, including two off-duty police officers.

IPSS Medical Rescue responded to the scene together with IPSS Security and said eight people were shot during the incident, leaving three dead at the scene, including a police member.

The medical rescue team said five patients were rushed to a nearby clinic.

"The second off-duty police member passed away shortly after arrival."

The motive behind the attack is unknown and will be subject to further investigation.

TimesLIVE


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