Two separate shootings in the Eastern Cape have resulted in the deaths of four people. The incidents occurred in Kwazakhele, Gqeberha, on Friday and Saturday. Police are investigating the shootings, but the identities of the suspects and motives remain unknown. The first incident occurred on Friday, September 18, at about 7:30 pm on Mango Street in France, Kwazakhele. A 47-year-old man was shot and killed while traveling in a vehicle with his wife and eight-year-old child.
In the first incident, the 47-year-old man's wife sustained serious injuries and was taken to Livingstone Hospital in a private vehicle. She later died from her injuries. Their eight-year-old child was not injured. Police do not yet know who was responsible for the shooting or the motive behind it. Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack. The police are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist with the investigation.
The second incident occurred on Saturday, September 19, at about 1 am in Salamntu Street in Nqantosi. Community members reported hearing gunshots in the area, and upon investigation, they found the bodies of a 29-year-old man and a woman in a shack. Both had sustained gunshot wounds to the head and were declared dead at the scene. The police have not established a motive for this shooting or identified the suspect or suspects.
The police are continuing their investigations into both incidents. The names of the deceased will be released once they have been formally identified. The community is being urged to cooperate with the police and provide any information that may assist in identifying the suspects and determining the motives behind the shootings.
Lieutenant-Colonel Jasper Dippenaar has been designated as the contact person for anyone with information that could assist with the investigations. His contact number is 082 697 6227. Additionally, the public can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or provide information anonymously through the MySAPS App.
The shootings have raised concerns about the safety and security of residents in the area. The police are working to determine the causes of the shootings and to bring those responsible to justice. The community is being encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
The African News Agency will provide updates on the investigations as more information becomes available. The police are committed to solving the cases and bringing the perpetrators to justice. The public is urged to cooperate with the police and provide any information that may assist in resolving the cases.
Key points
- Four people were killed in two separate shootings in Kwazakhele, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
- The shootings occurred on Friday and Saturday, and police are investigating the incidents.
- The identities of the suspects and motives behind the shootings remain unknown.
