Provincial Serious and Violent Crime Unit detectives have initiated a manhunt for the four suspects who took the life of three males aged between 18 and 21 and the attempt to kill five others this afternoon in Sheffield Road Browns Farm, Nyanga. An initial investigation has revealed that four armed men approached the eight victims at around 13:15 at the barbershop, where two were shot on killed on the scene. Six men were admitted to hospital, and upon arrival a third male succumbed to death due to the extent of his injuries. We have reason to believe that the incident has been sparked by revenge, but as our investigation unfolds, the modus operandi will be determined in a bid to get to the bottom of the multiple murder and attempted murders.

An appeal is made to the public to share information with SAPS that can assist with the investigation by contacting Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or by using the mobile application MySAPS App anonymously.

Source: South African Police Service