The ongoing taxi war in De Deur has escalated, resulting in a tragic mass shooting with five fatalities.
De Deur mass shooting kills five: Here’s everything we know
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The violent conflict between two taxi associations at the Lakeside taxi rank in De Deur has culminated in a harrowing incident, on Wednesday. This clash, rooted in a dispute over taxi routes, led to a deadly shooting.
Tragically, the confrontation resulted in five people losing their lives, while five others sustained injuries and are currently receiving medical care in a hospital.
In the wake of this tragic event, law enforcement agencies have initiated a thorough investigation. The police are treating this as a case of murder and attempted murder.
In a related incident in Orange Farm, Vaal police have made significant progress in their efforts to curb the violence associated with the taxi wars.
Three individuals were apprehended following another shooting episode where a taxi passenger was killed and the driver was wounded.
The three suspects detained in the Orange Farm incident are set to face legal consequences soon. They are expected to appear in court, where they will be formally charged with murder and attempted murder.