Golden highway murders johannesburg eldorado park

Police arrive at the scene of the Golden Highway shooting, 19/1/2022 – Photo: Twitter

Bloodbath in Joburg: Cops find FIVE bodies piled up near Golden Highway

Five bodies were found with fatal gunshot wounds on Wednesday morning, near the Golden Highway route through Johannesburg.

Golden highway murders johannesburg eldorado park

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.

Golden Highway murders: Five found dead near Eldorado Park

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.

Deaths near Golden Highway leave cops stumped

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.

SAPS appeal for help from the public

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.