Three Individuals Fatally Shot in Execution-Style Attack After Court Appearance in KwaZulu-Natal | News24

Three people shot dead shortly after leaving court in Mthwalume, KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday. (SAPS/Supplied)

KwaZulu-Natal police are on the hunt for gunmen who shot and killed three motorists execution style in Mthwalume shortly after leaving court on Wednesday morning. 

Police spokesperson, Brigadier Jay Naicker, said the driver and two passengers had just left the local court and were about to enter the main road when the men were cornered by suspects travelling in two vehicles. 

“The suspects opened fire on the vehicle killing all three occupants instantly, before fleeing the scene.

“It is believed that the deceased were also robbed of their firearms,” said Naicker. 

Police said the motive for the attack remains unclear and detectives at Hibberdene are probing the triple murder.

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