Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the mass shooting on Friday that claimed the lives of 10 family members in Imbali township in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.
Family members gunned down
Ten people from the same family – seven women and three men – were gunned down by a group of unknown armed men who stormed their home. An eight-year-old was wounded and another person, a 22-year-old, escaped unharmed.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday morning in Unit 14.
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Briefing the media at the crime scene, Police Minister Bheki Cele confirmed that the suspects were traced by police to a house where they were apparently undergoing a cleansing ceremony.
When police approached them, they exchanged fire with officers, leading to one suspect being shot dead and another being wounded.
Cele said two suspects, including the one whose wounded, were arrested. Another suspect is said to have fled the scene.
The minister also confirmed that police recovered three firearms.
This is a developing story. More to follow.
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