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murder investigation
Bronkhorstspruit police have confirmed that the two suspects who shot 11 patrons, killing five of them at a tavern in Zithobeni, are known to the community.
The gruesome incident happened in the early hours of Sunday morning when the two men entered the tavern and demanded that one of the patrons hand over his licenced firearm.
Gauteng police spokesperson Brenda Muridili says a shot went off and when the patrons ran outside, the suspects fired randomly.
“The patron with a firearm was shot and injured and his firearm was taken. The incident resulted in five fatalities and six injuries. The injured were transported to nearby medical facilities for treatment. Only one deceased has been identified so far and all the injured have been identified.”
Muridili adds: “The injured patron whose firearm was taken will be charged with contravention of the Firearms Control Act, Act 60 of 2000, for the negligent handling of his 9mm pistol.”
#sapsGP #SAPS Bronkhorstspruit responded to a shooting incident at a tavern in Zithobeni, on 05/10 at about 01:30, where 5 people were killed and 6 were injured.
It is reported by witnesses that two men, known in the community, came into the tavern and demanded that one of the… pic.twitter.com/pEWW5UeQ7u
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) October 5, 2025
