Four dead, four injured in a shootout in Port Shepstone

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Four people have been gunned down following a horrific shooting incident that occurred at a taxi rank in Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday.

According to police spokesperson Brigadier Jay Naicker unknown gunmen approached a taxi and opened fire on the occupants and fled the scene.

“Four of the occupants died as a result of the shooting, whilst a further four were transported to hospital with gunshot wounds.

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“The motive for the shooting is unknown and is subject to a police investigation. Detectives are investigating four counts of murder and four of attempted murder,” Naicker said.

The police have appealed to anyone who has information that can assist in the investigation to contact Crime Stop or report any leads via the MySAPS app.