Detectives from the Provincial Serious and Violent Crime Unit are intensifying efforts to solve a gruesome triple murder in Mfuleni.
According to the South African Police Service , three men, aged 21, 31, and 40 were found dead inside a shack in the Covid informal settlement, all with fatal gunshot wounds. Police were alerted to the scene around 10:00 am yesterday morning, but preliminary findings suggest the shooting occurred the previous night.
Witnesses reported hearing gunshots, but due to heavy rain and poor visibility, no one investigated until the bodies were discovered. The identities of the victims have not yet been released, and authorities are working to notify their families.
As the investigation continues, residents remain on edge, with many questioning their safety. The victims' families are expected to receive trauma counseling while awaiting further updates from law enforcement.
As of now, the motive behind the killings remains unclear, and no suspects have been identified.