Three men were shot dead in a brazen daytime attack at a McDonald’s in the Johannesburg CBD on Monday, prompting a triple murder investigation by the South African Police Service.
Police said the victims, aged between 30 and 45, were having breakfast at the restaurant on the corner of Jeppe and Small streets when two masked suspects entered and opened fire. All three were declared dead at the scene.
The victims are believed to be foreign national shop owners, although authorities have not yet confirmed their identities.
The shooting triggered a swift response from the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department, with the area cordoned off while emergency services attended to the scene and search operations for the suspects began.
Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Tommy Mthombeni condemned the attack and said a full investigation is under way, with police pursuing leads to identify and arrest those responsible.
Authorities have appealed to the public for information, urging anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward.
Preliminary indications suggest the shooting may be linked to ongoing disputes, with police noting that similar incidents have become increasingly frequent in certain areas.
Local officials have called for intervention, raising concerns about escalating violence in the CBD.
Police investigations are continuing as the manhunt for the suspects intensifies.
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