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Police are investigating the murder of two alleged gang members in Bonteheuwel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elsies River spokesperson Constable Samantha Adonis says the two men, an 18 and 17-year-old were shot on the corner of Bonteheuwel Avenue and Mahogany Street at 21:00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA 17-year-old was shot in the neck and head and the 18-year-old was shot in the head.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both males died on the scene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adonis says the police are still investigating what led to the shooting of the two \u2018Dannah boys\u2019 members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe suspects are unknown at this stage.  According to the community, the shooters were on foot,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No arrest has been made yet and the police investigation continues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Crime scene where two alleged gang members were shot dead.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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