Three shot dead, two injured in Mangaung mass shooting

Police in Mangaung have launched a manhunt for suspects following a shooting incident that left three males dead and two fighting for their lives.

The incident reportedly happened on Sunday, 2 April, at the guesthouse entrance in Govan Mbeki Street.

THREE SHOT DEAD IN MANGAUNG

According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), a patrol vehicle was dispatched to attend the scene, and the injured persons were reportedly rushed to a local hospital. On arrival at the hospital, police found three males lying motionless at the back of a White Ford Ranger with gunshot wounds. Two other victims were already admitted.

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SAPS Free State spokesperson Lieutenant Thabo Covane said according to information they received, fourteen people, six males, and eight females were in the Ford Ranger and were supposed to drop one of the males at the guesthouse. The group arrived at the address and found the gates closed.

While waiting by the gate, a white Volkswagen Polo stopped behind the Ford Ranger, and one male wearing a white top and headdress jumped off. The suspect started shooting at the victims sitting at the back and fled the scene.

Covane said a murder docket with three counts and other attempted murder cases were opened at Thaba Nchu Police Station.

“All victims are between the ages of 18 and 23. Several 9mm cartridges were collected as evidence from the scene,” he said.

Any member of the public who might have information that can lead to the arrest of the suspect(s) has been requested to contact Captain David Ramasoala of Mangaung Metro Trio Task Team at 082 4681 624. Alternatively, the information can be submitted on MySAPS App or call the SAPS Crime Stop number 08600 10111.

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