Gauteng police launched a manhunt on Wednesday for unknown suspects after an apparent drive-by shooting just after 1 am on New Year's at a restaurant on the corner 2nd and 7th Avenue in Melville, Johannesburg.
According to police reports, a BMW SUV approached from 7th Avenue and suddenly, multiple shots were allegedly fired from the BMW at patrons who were sitting outside the restaurant, spokesperson Brigadier Mathapelo Peters said.
"Eight people were shot, two of whom were declared dead on the scene, while six were rushed to nearby hospitals with two of the six in a critical condition. Both the deceased were women aged between 30 and 40," Peters said.
Peters said cases of murder and six attempted murder cases were opened and investigations continued.
- African News Agency (ANA);
