Two taxi owners shot and killed in Doornfontein
The victims, aged 56 and 69, were found with multiple gunshot wounds inside a seven-seater vehicle
On Monday, Gauteng police were called to an alarming incident in Doornfontein, Johannesburg, where two taxi owners were found shot and killed inside a seven-seater vehicle. The deceased, aged 56 and 69, sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Despite immediate medical intervention, both victims succumbed to their injuries. The Gauteng police have launched a full-scale investigation into the gruesome murder, but no arrests have been made yet.
The motive behind the killing remains a mystery, and police are actively seeking any information that could shed light on the incident. Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi, a spokesperson for Gauteng police, has appealed to the public for any leads. She stated, "Police from Jeppe Police Station responded to a shooting incident and upon arrival, they found two men with multiple gunshot wounds inside a seven-seater vehicle.
Emergency medical services personnel were summoned to the scene and certified both victims dead." Police are urging anyone with relevant information to contact their nearest police station or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
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