Umlazi shooting six men

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Umlazi: Police launch manhunt after six men were gunned down

Police have launched a manhunt for suspects who allegedly gunned down six men in Umlazi N section on Monday.

Umlazi shooting six men

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KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) police have launched a manhunt for suspects who allegedly gunned down six men at Umlazi N section on Monday, 14 March 2022. 

SIX MEN SHOT DEAD IN UMLAZI

According to the police, it is alleged that around 13:00, a group of men aged between 22 and 25 years old, were seated in a house at an informal settlement in N Section in the township when they were attacked by approximately seven men who were armed with pistols.

Six of the occupants were killed in the attack and two men who were found injured near the scene of the attack were conveyed to local hospitals to receive medical attention. 

Police spokesperson, Brigadier Jay Naicker said detectives from the Provincial Task Team are investigating six counts of a murder and two of attempted murder. 

“We are appealing to anyone who may have information that can assist in the investigation to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or utilise the MYSAPS app.”

KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has condemned the incident and pledged that police will leave no stone unturned to ensure that ruthless killers are brought to book.

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