4 shot dead in shebeen

16 November 2009 - 02:00
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FOUR MEN died when gunmen opened fire in a shebeen at the Nancefield hostel in Klipspruit yesterday, Soweto police said.

FOUR MEN died when gunmen opened fire in a shebeen at the Nancefield hostel in Klipspruit yesterday, Soweto police said.

Inspector Kay Makhubela said patrons were drinking sorghum beer when two gunmen entered the shebeen at midnight and opened fire.

"Without saying a word, they started shooting at the patrons, leaving four men dead," he said.

The motive for the shooting is unknown and no arrests have been made. - Sapa