Seven people were shot dead at the notorious Glebelands Hostel in Umlazi, Durban on Saturday, June 3.
Two others survived.
KwaZulu-Natal police say nine men were drinking in a room at the Hostel when unknown gunmen opened fire on them before fleeing the scene.
Seven died on the scene while two others were taken to hospital.
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The motive for the shooting is unknown.
Police are investigating seven counts of murder and two of attempted murder.
Police in KwaZulu-Natal said the nine men were drinking at the hostel in the early hours of Saturday morning when unknown gunmen opened fire on them, before fleeing the scene.
Seven of the victims were declared dead on the scene by police.
“Police at Umlazi have opened a docket containing seven counts of murder and two attempted murders,” said spokesperson Jay Naicker.
“The motive for the shooting is unknown at this stage. Detectives from the Provincial Task Team have been instructed to probe the incident.”
By Agencies
