Durban: The KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner has condemned the ruthless killing of a group of men at a tuck shop in Ndwedwe.
It is alleged that gunmen opened fire on a group of men who were sitting in the veranda of a tuck shop at Ndwedwe Mission, killing five.
KZN police spokesperson Brigadier Jay Naicker said the suspects opened fire on the group who were drinking alcohol while taking cover from the rain.
“The gunmen fled the scene directly afterwards. Four individuals were declared dead at the scene, while three were taken to hospital for medical attention. One of the men later died in hospital. The deceased are aged between 21 and 43 years old.
“We are also appealing to the members of the community to come forward with information that can assist in the investigation.”
Police provincial commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi condemned the attack, adding that he has instructed that a team comprising seasoned detectives from the Provincial Organised Crime Unit investigate the matter.
“While investigations are still ongoing and the team are following certain leads, we have every confidence that the team will make a breakthrough," he added.
Anyone who has information is requested to contact Crime Stop at 08600 10111 or use the MYSAPS app.