Police are on the hunt for the suspects who killed three men and wounded another.
The killings took place on Saturday afternoon in Arcadia.
Police spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidu it’s alleged that at about 13:05, police responded to a complaint of shooting in Hoffman Street in the area.
She says on arrival the bodies of three men were found, two in a yard of a house, and another inside a tent.
It’s further alleged that there was a funeral at the house and after the procession had departed to the cemetery, a few people remained to take down the tent when two men approached.
Colonel Naidu says shots were fired leaving the three, aged between 22 and 25, dead. One person was injured.
Police are investigating three counts of murder and 1 of attempted murder.
The identity of two of the deceased are unknown while the identity of the third deceased needs to be verified.
Police are appealing to anyone who can assist in identifying the deceased persons or may know of a next of kin or can shed any light on the murders to contact SAPS Bethelsdorp on 041 404 3005/3010 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or the nearest police station.
All information is confidential, and callers may remain anonymous.
