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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Three people were killed and six others injured in a shooting on Friday night at a house in Soul City, Kagiso.<\/p>\n

The shooting happened just after 22:00 at a house where a group of people had gathered to drink alcohol, Gauteng police said.<\/p>\n

“While they were drinking and enjoying themselves, they were attacked by two suspects wearing balaclavas who shot randomly outside and inside the house,” spokesperson Brigadier Brenda Muridili said.<\/p>\n

It is not yet known how the suspects fled the scene.<\/p>\n

“The motive for the shooting will form part of investigations,” Muridili said.<\/p>\n

Two men and one woman, aged between 45 and 46, were declared dead on the scene.<\/p>\n

Six other people \u2013 two men and four women \u2013 were rushed to the hospital.<\/p>\n

Police said:<\/p>\n

Police are investigating two counts of murder and six counts of attempted murder.<\/p>\n

No one has been arrested yet.<\/p>\n

Anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the attackers is asked to contact the SAPS Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or to send tip-offs via MySAPS Application.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Eastern Cape police have launched an investigation after three men were shot dead at a tavern in the Mqhekezweni administrative area in Bityi on Thursday night.<\/p>\n

Three cases of attempted murder were opened after three others sustained gunshot injuries.<\/p>\n

Police spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidu said three unknown assailants had attacked the men who were seated on the veranda of the establishment, around 19:00.<\/p>\n

The victims were aged 26, 31 and 41.<\/p>\n

It is understood that the 26-year-old was shot several times, while other patrons were ordered to get down on the floor.<\/p>\n

The gunmen then went inside and killed the other two men.<\/p>\n

Provincial police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nomthetheleli Mene condemned the incident and called on residents to share information with the police.<\/p>\n

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