Police Minister Bheki Cele and the top police management are expected to visit the crime scene of the mass shooting in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, on Friday.
According to initial police reports, unknown gunmen stormed a Pietermaritzburg homestead and ambushed the family, killing 7 women and 3 men.
The police confirmed that the 10 people killed in Imbali township were all members of the same family. One child has been taken to the hospital.
The Police say they are following all leads. Police spokesperson Brigadier Jay Naicker says the motive for the killing is unknown.
“It is believed that two unknown gunmen entered the home and opened fire at the family members fatally wounding 10 people of which 7 of them are female and three are males. Members of the provincial task team are currently on the scene and will be taking over the investigation at this stage the motive for the killing is unknown.”
Speaking to SABC News from the scene, Ward 11 councillor in the Umsunduzi municipality, Mabhungu Mkhize says, “A family was attacked while they were sleeping. It is alleged that three people entered the house and opened fire. It is alleged that they shoot people in different bedrooms.”
