Three men fatally shot in suspected taxi violence incident in Joburg

Three men have been shot and killed in what appears to be taxi violence at Vlakfontein, south of Johannesburg.

Gauteng police say they are investigating three cases of murder.

Officers say when they arrived at the scene they found three men in a Toyota Quantum, with gunshot wounds.

“The police attended to a murder scene where they found three men shot and killed inside a Toyota vehicle. The motive of the shooting is unknown at this stage and police investigations continue. Anyone who may have information that can assist with the investigation is requested to contact the Crime Stop Line at 08600 10111 or anonymously give tip-offs on MySapsApp which can be downloaded on any smartphone,” Gauteng Police Spokesperson, Tintswalo Sibeko explains.