“We commend the swift action of the police in initiating a manhunt for those responsible and urge them to be vigilant and thorough in their investigations. We will not allow such criminality to undermine the safety of our communities. We also call on the residents of Marry Me and surrounding areas to work closely with the police and provide any information that may lead to the identification and arrest of the perpetrators. Police are relying on your co-operation.”
Gauteng police spokesperson Brig Brenda Muridili said police responded to a crime scene at 6am in the informal settlement and found four partially burnt bodies with gunshot wounds.
“Witnesses reported that other victims, confirmed to be eight, were taken to hospital in private vehicles and ambulances,” she said.
She said preliminary investigations suggested at 3am a group of community-based patrollers were gathering when they noticed five people on the street.
“When the group approached the five, a quarrel broke out which ended with four people dead and eight injured.”
The motive for the attack has not yet been determined.
Public order police have been deployed to ensure stability.
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