Police have implemented a 72-hour activation plan and are searching for suspects following a shooting incident in which three people were shot along Nyongane main road in Hazyview.
The incident occurred on 30 December at approximately 17:30.
“Upon responding to a complaint, police found two adult males with gunshot wounds, who were certified deceased at the scene. A woman sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was rushed to hospital in a critical condition.
“A two-year-old infant, who was also in the vehicle was unharmed,” the South African Police Service said in a statement.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the four victims were travelling along Nyongane main road towards Nyongane when they were ambushed by an unknown number of suspects, who were hiding in nearby bushes.
The suspects allegedly opened fire on the vehicle. The driver managed to continue driving for approximately 200 metres before colliding with another vehicle and coming to a stop.
The suspects, who were on foot, then approached the vehicle and shot the occupants at close range, killing the driver and his male passenger instantly. The injured woman is believed to be the driver’s wife.
Acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi, condemned the incident and confirmed the activation of the 72-hour plan to apprehend those responsible.
“We cannot live in a society where people open fire and kill others in broad daylight, while also endangering the life of an innocent minor,” said Mkhwanazi.
Police have appealed to members of the public for any information that may assist in the arrest of the suspects.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Captain Eddie Rapagadi on 082 449 0231, the Crime Stop number 08600 10111, or submit information via the MySAPS App.
All information will be treated as confidential, and callers may remain anonymous. - SAnews.gov.za
