Police Disturbed by Recent Violent Attacks Following Mass Shooting in Gauteng

• Gauteng Police Commissioner Elias Mawela was shocked by the recent mass shooting in Finetown, Ennerdale
• Four of the victims were pronounced dead at the crime scene, and another four died when they arrived in hospital
• Police are investigating a case of six counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder following the incident

GAUTENG - The recent mass shooting has shocked the police, according to Gauteng Police Commissioner Elias Mawela.

Venders and bystanders were shot at the corner of Beatrice and Phillips streets in Finetown, Ennerdale, on Saturday night, 29 October.

The country has seen a major spike in mass shootings. Four assailants allegedly tried to rob the street vendors selling chicken feet, and when they resisted and fought them off, the men returned with firearms and allegedly opened fire.

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Mawela told EWN that the net is gradually closing on criminals in the country. He said the “youngsters” responsible for the murders would be caught soon.

Four of the victims were pronounced dead at the crime scene. Three men and a woman died on the scene, while another two died on arrival in hospital.

Another four men and a woman are being treated for gunshot wounds. According to The Citizen, police are investigating a case of six counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder.

Citizens angered by mass shooting

@Battlem00 said:

“Police are always shocked, just like Ramaphosa.”

@22_saying commented:

“All politicians should really stop being “shocked” at everything.”

@nicholaszondiy1 posted:

“These people are only cheque collectors they are failing the community. Criminals are on a rampage knowing that police are nowhere to be seen. If the police were visible enough this could’ve been prevented.”

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Khayelitsha shooting: 3 People dead following another mass killing, police launch 72-hour activation plan

In a related matter, Briefly News also reported Police have activated a 72-hour action plan to find the assailants behind a deadly shooting that left three people dead and two others injured in Khayelitsha on the Cape Flats on Monday, 10 October.

Gunmen opened fire on a residence in Siphendule Crescent. Police Spokesperson Andre Traut said the motive for the attack is unknown, according to SABC News.

The victims were aged 24, 30 and 32. Traut said the two men who were critically wounded are both aged 30.

Source: Briefly News