In a harrowing incident, the death toll has tragically increased to eight individuals following a mass shooting at the Glebelands Hostel. The horrifying incident unfolded in the early hours of Saturday, when a group of men gathered to enjoy a drink in one of the hostel’s rooms, only to be violently attacked by another group who stormed in and opened fire.
The assailants unleashed a barrage of gunfire, resulting in the immediate loss of seven lives at the scene. The remaining two individuals, critically injured, were swiftly rushed to the hospital for urgent medical attention. However, the devastating news arrives that one of the injured victims has succumbed to their wounds, pushing the death toll to eight.
According to KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Jay Naicker, preliminary investigations reveal that a total of twelve individuals were present in the room at the time of the shooting. Shockingly, two of the occupants were unarmed and defenseless, while three sustained injuries during the violent onslaught. Among the injured is the room’s owner, who resorted to desperate measures by leaping through a second-floor window, resulting in additional injuries from the fall.
This distressing incident has left the community and authorities deeply shaken. Law enforcement agencies are tirelessly working to apprehend the perpetrators responsible for this heinous act, ensuring that justice is served for the victims and their families. The Glebelands Hostel, known for its history of violence, has been a site of ongoing security concerns, highlighting the urgent need for measures to safeguard residents and restore peace to the area.