Two men died and a third is in hospital after gunmen opened fire on them while they were asleep in the early hours of Wednesday.
Reaction Unit SA’s Prem Balram said the men were asleep in separate rooms at a compound in Hazelmere, north of Durban.
They received a call for assistance shortly before 2am and officers were told suspects had entered three different rooms and opened fire on the occupants.
“Two of the men were declared dead at the scene, while the third victim was taken to hospital for medical attention,” said Balram.
“The extent of his wounds is unknown. One of the dead is believed to have been a taxi driver. The motive for the attack has not yet been established.“
Spent 9mm cartridges were recovered at the scene.
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