POLICE in KwaZulu-Natal have launched a manhunt for at least four suspects, who shot five people and killed four of them on Gillham Road in Phoenix on Thursday morning.
Colonel Robert Netshiunda, a provincial police spokesperson, said four suspects, who were travelling in a red Toyota Tazz, got out of their vehicle and fired shots towards security guards.
"The security guards were reportedly performing their duties at an office. Four security guards were declared dead at the scene. The fifth one was rushed to hospital with gunshot injuries," said Netshiunda.
He said it was unclear what business activity was being conducted at the office where the shooting happened.
"It is suspected that the suspects robbed the victims of their firearms before fleeing from the scene."
Netshiunda said anyone who might have information about the whereabouts of the suspects or the possible motive for the killings, could contact their nearest police station, or call the Crime Stop number 08600 10111.