Three Killed in Eldorado Park Drive‑By Shooting
By Mpho Moloi
Three people were shot and killed in a suspected drive‑by shooting outside a mosque in Eldorado Park, south of Johannesburg, on Saturday night, 14 June 2025. Suspects driving a white Audi reportedly opened fire on a group of nine young men standing outside the mosque at around 21:00. One man survived and was rushed to hospital for urgent medical treatment, while the motive behind the attack remains unclear and investigations are ongoing.
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Tragedy Unfolds in Extension 1
At approximately 21:00 on Saturday, 14 June, residents in Extension 1, Eldorado Park, heard a flurry of gunfire near their local mosque. According to provincial police spokesperson Tintswalo Sibeko, the incident involved a white Audi with three male occupants who opened fire on a group of nine young men. Unfortunately, three of those gathered were killed on the scene. 
Amid the chaos, one victim survived but sustained serious injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital. This survivor remains in urgent care, with medical teams working to stabilize his condition.
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Eyewitness Accounts: Shock and Fear
Neighbours described a wave of panic as shots rang out late on a Saturday evening. One resident, whose words were captured by on‑scene footage, said: “We heard rapid gunfire, then saw the white Audi speeding off.” Another recalled the anxiety deepening as they realised the victims were outside a place of worship—raising unsettling questions about whether the mosque’s vicinity was the main target or incidental.
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Motive Still Unknown, SAPS Intensifies Investigation
Police confirmed that motives for the killings remain unclear. Spokesperson Sibeko stated, “The police are investigating … the motive remains unclear and investigations are ongoing.” Authorities are appealing to anyone with information, CCTV footage, or dashcam videos to assist in identifying the suspects.
Efforts on the ground are now focused on tracing the white Audi and tracking the movements of its three occupants. Specialists in ballistics have been called in to analyse bullet casings recovered from the scene, which may help link the weapon to other regional crimes.
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