Durban — Police in Muden in are currently investigating three suspects who are charged with three counts of murder and another three counts of attempted murder.
According to a police statement, six people were on the way home from a voting station in the Esihlabeni area when they stopped a homestead that doubled up as a spaza shop when they were allegedly ambushed by the suspects.
“All three men, aged 22, 24 and 25 years old were declared dead at the scene, one woman was injured and rushed to hospital whereas the other two women escaped unharmed.” police spokesperson, Robert Netshiunda, said.
He added that, thus far, investigations have revealed that the vehicle in which the victims were travelling was reportedly stolen in Johannesburg.
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Police are also currently investigating a case of murder and attempted murder after a 40-year-old man was shot and killed inside his vehicle, not far from a voting station at Swayimana High School.
“It is reported that the deceased was seated inside his vehicle with another man when a white Polo parked in front of them and a man got out, allegedly armed with a rifle and fired shots. One occupant of the vehicle was declared deceased at the scene whilst the other one managed to escape unharmed.” Netshiunda added
Suspects are unknown at this stage and the motive of the killings is has not yet been established.
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Compiled by Matthew Petersen
