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Five Men Killed Outside Atteridgeville Tuck Shop as Police Probe Shooting

Detectives are working to establish who carried out the attack and why.

Overview

  • Police confirmed five men were shot dead outside a tuck shop in Jeffsville, Atteridgeville, on January 21.
  • Three victims have been identified and are believed to be foreign nationals, while two remain unidentified.
  • A shooter was seen at the scene, but investigators have not confirmed how many assailants were involved or their mode of transport.
  • Officers are interviewing witnesses and processing the scene to determine the weapons used, and the motive has not been confirmed.
  • The killings follow recent mass shootings in Gauteng, and Jeffsville residents are urging stronger action against violent crime.