Police arrive at the scene of the Golden Highway shooting, 19/1/2022 – Photo: Twitter
Police arrive at the scene of the Golden Highway shooting, 19/1/2022 – Photo: Twitter
A bloody and grisly scene confronted officers in this part of Johannesburg on Wednesday, after a total of five lifeless bodies were found within close proximity of each other alongside the Golden Highway.
The busy route is a major artery for traffic in Johannesburg, and this gruesome discovery has shocked investigators. All of the victims appear to have suffered fatal gunshot wounds, likely from the same incident.
No motive has been established, and as of 16:10 on Wednesday 19 January, no arrests have been made in connection with this horrific incident. Police, we are told, will be working round the clock to crack this case.
A murder docket has been opened by SAPS, but details are still sketchy up to this point. Road closures between East Street and Union Avenue remain in place on Wednesday, while experts comb through the crime scene.
Several community members found the bodies this morning, and the traumatic discovery has sent shockwaves through South Johannesburg. Detectives are still hunting for leads at this point.
Those with any useful information about the incident are encouraged to contact their nearest police station or the Crime Stop Line at 08600 10111, alternatively anonymous tip-offs can be left on MySapsApp. Police are in desperate need of witnesses and people who may know the victims (or perpetrators) to come forward.
Five people have been gunned down in Freedom Park, Devland – alongside the Golden Highway – south of Joburg.
— SAfm news (@SAfmnews) January 19, 2022
[Breaking News]: The @SAPoliceService are investigating cases of murder after five bodies were discovered with gun wounds next to Golden Highway in Eldorado Park.The circumstances surrounding the incident are unknown at this stage as police investigations continue.@LivePretoria pic.twitter.com/MfX1oAQqiV
— PretoriaLIVE (@LivePretoria) January 19, 2022