Four people, including three children aged 10 and two 12-years olds, were shot dead in their Elsies River home on Tuesday night.
The fourth victim is a 19-year-old man who is believed to be the intended target.
Two women in their thirties, who are believed to be the mothers of the children, were also shot and sustained serious injuries.
Police spokesperson, Brigadier Novela Potelwa says two suspects were arrested in the early hours of Wednesday morning in connection with the murders.
“Immediately after the gruesome murder of four people in Elsies River, Anti-Gang Unit members with Elsies River crime prevention police and crime intelligence worked through the night and arrested two suspects aged 30 and 36-years-old,” she says.
Potelwa says the suspects allegedly forced their way into the home at 11pm on Tuesday “and started shooting randomly”.
“As a consequence, three children and a 19-year-old were killed instantly.
“The deceased children are 10, two 12-years old. Two women in their thirties, who are believed that be mothers of the deceased children sustained serious gunshot wounds,” she says.
The suspects will appear in court once they have been charges.
This is a developing story.