Gauteng police have launched an investigation into a deadly shooting that left four men dead and another injured along the K43 road in Lenasia South on the morning of April 2, 2025.
According to a statement from the Office of the Provincial Commissioner of Gauteng, officers responded to a shooting complaint and discovered three vehicles riddled with bullet holes.
Four men were found dead at the scene, all suffering from gunshot wounds.
A fifth man suspected to be involved in the incident was found hiding in a toilet with bullet wounds and was arrested after police found a firearm in his possession with its serial number filed off.
He is currently receiving medical treatment under police guard.
SAPS spokesperson, Captain Tintswalo Sibeko told Globe Post: “One of the deceased was found lying in a trench with a firearm in the hand. The motive behind the shooting is currently unknown and investigations continue.”
Police urge anyone with information that could assist in the investigation to contact the Crime Stop Line at 08600 10111 or provide anonymous tip-offs via the MySapsApp, which can be downloaded on any smartphone.
