KEY POINTS
- Six men lost their lives through fatal gun violence that took place in Umlazi Durban on August 17th 2024.
- The two perpetrators who first contacted their victims returned with guns which launched the fatal shooting.
- Despite the attack three women who were present at the scene remained safe while the assailants ran away from the location.
Police services in KwaZulu-Natal need public information regarding the fatal gunshot attack of six male victims in Umlazi Durban.
Details of the incident
The shooting event took place on 17 August 2024 at Thabo Morena Street near Tehuis Hostel premises making the police to offer reward.
Police have identified six men who fell victim to the fatal shooting incident at Thabo Morena Street behind Tehuis Hostel.
– Innocent Mazeka, 25
– Khaliphile Ntombela, 37
– Yamukela Mzekeli, 29
– Mlungisi Langa, 40
– Sinqobile Ngcobo, 30
– Dumisani Mgoza, 39
Multiple accounts confirm that six individuals were positioned together when two unknown individuals sought cigarettes from them.
After the attackers first departed the scene they returned quickly to order the victims to lie down before shooting them.
Escape and search for suspects
The fatal shooting caused six men to die at the scene yet only three women who remained survived.
The assailants ran away by foot during the nighttime incident thus leaving no detailed description of their appearance.
Police offer reward for information
The authorities established a R60,000 monetary incentive to gather details about the culprits responsible for the attack.
Police offer reward asking persons with credible information about the incident to contact Detective Sergeant Jila at 079 696 3685 or they can reach Crime Stop at 08600 10111.
