Four men killed in Nyanga shooting
· The South African
Police have launched a murder investigation after unknown gunmen shot and killed four men in Nyanga, Western Cape, on Saturday night.
The attack happened at about 9:55pm on Old Klipfontein Road after the men stopped to fix a flat tyre on their Toyota Avanza.
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Gunmen opened fire
Police spokesperson Colonel André Traut said the victims were repairing the tyre when the attackers struck.
“Preliminary reports indicate that at approximately 21:55, the victims were travelling in a Toyota Avanza along Old Klipfontein Road when they stopped to repair a flat tyre. While they were attending to the vehicle, they came under attack by unknown gunmen who opened fire on them,” said Traut.
Paramedics declared all four men dead at the scene after they suffered multiple gunshot wounds.
Taxi violence suspected in deadly shooting
The gunmen fled the scene before police arrived and remain at large.
Police believe the attack may be linked to the taxi industry. Investigators on the other hand are still working to establish the exact motive.
The Serious Violent Crime Unit has opened four murder cases and is leading the investigation.
Police appeal for information
Police have urged anyone with information about the shooting to come forward.
Members of the public can contact the SAPS Crime Stop number on 08600 10111 or submit anonymous tips through the MySAPS mobile application.
Police will treat all information in the strictest confidence.