Police have launched a manhunt for a suspect after two men were gunned down while sitting in a vehicle parked next to the road in Cato Crest, Durban, on Friday night.
According to police, a Nissan double cab bakkie with four occupants parked alongside Molver Road, was attacked at around 18:00.
"An unknown individual walked up to the vehicle and opened fire on the occupants of the vehicle," said police spokesperson Brigadier Jay Naicker.
Two of the occupants, aged 39 and 46, died at the scene.
A third occupant sustained multiple gun wounds to his face and was taken to hospital for medical attention, Naicker said.
The fourth occupant escaped the attack unharmed.
Naicker said police found multiple bullet holes in the vehicle.
While the motive for the shooting was currently unknown, nothing was stolen from the occupants.
Police appealed to anyone with information to contact the authorities.
