WILLOWVALE, EASTERN CAPE: Police have launched a major manhunt for three unidentified suspects following the fatal shooting of five young men in Willowvale.
The victims, aged between 17 and 22, were killed at an informal settlement at about 9:50pm on Tuesday.
According to police, the suspects allegedly kicked open the door of a two-room flat and opened fire on people inside before fleeing the scene.
Four of the victims were found inside the flat with multiple gunshot wounds to their upper bodies.
A fifth victim, who had been shot in the chest and right leg, was taken to a nearby medical facility in a private vehicle but was declared dead on arrival.
A 30-year-old man was also wounded in the attack and was taken to hospital for treatment.
Police are investigating five counts of murder and one count of attempted murder. The motive for the shooting has not yet been established.
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