PARKTOWN – The police in Gauteng are searching for suspects and investigating circumstances that led to a shooting in Woodmead where two people died and one was seriously injured, in the early hours of Sunday, 20 November 2022.

Police received a complaint about a shooting incident at the corner of Woodmead Drive and Woodland Drive at approximately 00:30. Upon arrival at the scene, police found two people inside a VW Golf with gunshot wounds. Both victims, a driver, and a passenger were certified dead on the scene. It was reported that the third victim, who was driving a BMW X5, was taken to the nearest medical care center after sustaining gunshot wounds.

The motive for the shooting is unknown at this stage.

Gauteng Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Tommy Mthombeni, has activated maximum resources to trace suspects responsible for this shooting.

Police appeal to anyone with information that can help in the investigation or assist in the apprehension of the suspects to please call the crime stop number on 08600 10111 or report to the nearest police station. Information can also be given anonymously via my SAPS App that can be downloaded from any smartphone.

Source: South African Police Service