Johannesburg – Two people died and one was seriously injured in a shooting at the corner of Woodmead Drive and Woodland Drive at approximately 00:30 on Sunday.
Police in Gauteng announced that they were searching for the suspects and investigating the circumstances that led to the shooting in Woodmead in the early hours of Sunday.
SAPS spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo said that upon arrival at the scene, police found two people inside a VW Golf with gunshot wounds.
“Both victims, a driver, and a passenger were certified dead on the scene. It was reported that the third victim, who was driving a BMW X5, was taken to the nearest medical care centre after sustaining gunshot wounds,” Masondo said.
Police said the motive for the shooting is unknown at this stage.
The SAPS said the Gauteng Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Tommy Mthombeni, activated maximum resources to trace the suspects behind the shooting.
Police appeal to anyone with information that can help in the investigation or assist in the apprehension of the suspects to call the crime stop number on 08600 10111 or report to the nearest police station.
The Star