Taxi driver killed in Esangweni shooting as police hunt five suspects

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A taxi driver was killed and two other people were injured in a shooting at Esangweni Taxi Rank in Tembisa on Tuesday morning, 27 October, with police searching for five suspects who fled the scene.

According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), Tembisa South police received a report of the shooting at about 05:00.

It is alleged that five unidentified men approached the victims at the taxi rank, with two of the suspects reportedly carrying 9mm firearms.

The suspects allegedly opened fire, killing one taxi driver and injuring two other people, who were taken to hospital for medical treatment.

The five men reportedly fled on foot after the shooting.

Police have not confirmed a motive for the attack, and no arrests had been made at the time of the statement.

SAPS is investigating the shooting and has urged anyone with information that could assist detectives to come forward.

Information can be shared with Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or reported at the nearest police station.

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Source: SAPS