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Gunmen Open Fire At  Entertainment Venue, Killing 10 And Injuring 11

Western Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lt General Sizakhele Dyantyi, announced that a multi-disciplinary team has been established to investigate the incident.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that ten people were killed and eleven others injured in a mass shooting at an entertainment venue in Lwandle, Western Cape, in the early hours of Sunday morning.

According to a statement issued by the police on Sunday, gunmen stormed a local shisanyama at approximately 01:46 and opened fire on patrons. Five victims died at the scene, while another five succumbed to their injuries after being transported to medical facilities. Eleven others remain hospitalized.

Western Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lt General Sizakhele Dyantyi, announced that a multi-disciplinary team has been established to investigate the incident.

“Detectives are hard at work in search of the perpetrators of the shooting incident with no arrests effected yet,” Dyantyi said.

She added that the Serious Violent Crime unit will lead the investigation, with additional police deployments already made in the area.

“SAPS management has increased deployments to the area while the search for the gunmen continues,” she stated.

Police confirmed that murder and attempted murder cases have been opened. The identities of the deceased will be released once their families have been notified.

Authorities have appealed to the public for assistance in tracking down the suspects.

“Anyone with information that could assist in expediting the police investigation is urged to contact the SAPS Crime Stop line on 08600 10111 or utilise the MySAPS App. All information received will be handled in strict confidence,” Dyantyi urged.

The shooting has sent shockwaves through the Lwandle community, with police vowing to pursue justice for the victims.