Patrons were injured when a gunman randomly opened fire at a hangout spot in Soshanguve,. Screenshots from Twitter vide/@Abramjee.
WATCH: Gunman randomly opens fire at patrons in Soshanguve
In a video that is widely circulated, a gunman opened fire at patrons at Nkadimeng Pub in Soshanguve, north of Pretoria.
Patrons were injured when a gunman randomly opened fire at a hangout spot in Soshanguve,. Screenshots from Twitter vide/@Abramjee.
At least 15 people were reportedly injured when a gunman randomly opened fire at patrons at Nkadimeng Pub in Soshanguve Block P, north of Pretoria.
The incident happened on Sunday, 11 June just after 22:30 and CCTV footage has been widely circulated on social media platforms.
PATRONS INJURED IN SOSHANGUVE SHOOTING
In the videos, a white polo sedan can be seen parking outside Nkadimeng Pub, and a few men descend. One of the men walks ahead and rushes inside the pub to other patrons as he fixes his balaclava. It is not clear if the two who followed him are his accomplices.
Other patrons outside can be seen grabbing their alcohol and running for their dear lives as the men pass. The gunman starts shooting randomly inside the establishment while patrons enjoy their drinks. Some try to take cover, but the gunman keeps shooting all over the room, and they lie on the couches and the floor.
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STATE WITHDRAWS CHARGES AGAINST ACCUSED
The incident comes as the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has decided to withdraw criminal charges against all accused in the Nomzamo tavern shooting incident.
At least 16 people were shot dead at a tavern in Nomzamo, Soweto, Gauteng in July 2022 when unknown gunmen opened fire on patrons.
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The NPA said its decision follows thorough analysis of the contents of the dockets related to tavern shooting incidents around Kliptown and Orlando.
Six men were arrested and appeared at the Orlando Magistrates’ Court for charges related to the deaths of sixteen people that were killed.
As previously reported by The South African, Gauteng Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Elias Mawela said that 23 people were injured and 12 were confirmed dead at the scene and 11 were rushed to hospital and two people died in hospital. The death toll increased to 16 a day later.
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