The Citizen reports that four people were killed during a shooting at a taxi rank in Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal, on Tuesday.

Another four people sustained gunshot wounds and were rushed to hospital. All the people shot are thought to be passengers. “It is alleged that unknown gunmen approached a taxi and opened fire on the occupants,” said police spokesperson Brigadier Jay Naicker, who added that the motive for the shooting was unknown. Mi7 National Group’s Armed Response and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and spokesperson Colin David said it was believed that three gunmen opened fire on a taxi as it was waiting for passengers. “Three passengers already inside the taxi, and another nearby, were shot dead. Several others, both inside and near the taxi, were left with injuries ranging from minor to critical,” said David. He said it was suspected that the shooting was linked to taxi violence in the area.

• Read the full original of the report in the above regard compiled by Gareth Cotterell at The Citizen

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