Centurion tavern shooting: Cops on the hunt for gunmen who killed five patrons
Police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo, said three other people were injured.
'It is reported that the suspects came to a tavern and started shooting randomly, without saying a word,' Masondo said on Saturday.
He said two of the five people killed were women.
'The motive for the shooting [is] unknown at this stage. The police have opened a case of murder and attempted murder for investigation. Police are on a lookout for the approximately ten suspects.'
He urged anyone with information that could help in the investigation, or assist in apprehending the suspects, to contact their nearest police station, or call Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
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