A tragic incident occurred in Trichardt, Mpumalanga, on Friday morning when three armed men allegedly entered a home in Schnetler Street. The suspects, who gained entry by forcibly opening a window, found the Bucks family awake and one of them opened fire. Qaeed Bucks, 19, and Imtiyaaz Bux, 22, were shot dead, while their 52-year-old father sustained a gunshot wound and remains in critical condition at a hospital.
The mother and two siblings escaped unharmed during the incident. Sergeant Thulisile Magagula, spokesperson for Mpumalanga police, stated that the suspects fled the scene without taking any valuables. Police were summoned to the scene, and emergency medical services were called to treat the injured family members. The 19-year-old son was declared dead at the scene, while the father and 22-year-old son were rushed to a medical facility.
The 22-year-old son was certified dead upon arrival at the hospital, and the father remains in critical condition. Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects and have opened cases of double murder, attempted murder, and attempted house robbery. No arrests have been made, and the three suspects remain at large. The police are urging anyone with information to contact them on 082 497 4729 or call Crime Stop on 08600 10 111.
Provincial Commissioner of the Mpumalanga police, Lieutenant General Apaphia Modise, vowed to work around the clock to ensure that perpetrators are swiftly brought to book. The police are working to apprehend the suspects and bring them to justice. The community is urged to cooperate with the police and provide any information that may lead to the arrest of the suspects.
Hoerskool Oosterland, where Qaeed and Imtiyaaz were former pupils, expressed their sadness and shock over the tragedy. The school community extended their heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time. The school also offered their love, care, and support to Qaeed and Imtiyaaz's younger brothers, who are still pupils at the school.
The school statement read that although Qaeed and Imtiyaaz have moved on from their school, they will always remain part of their school family. The school community is mourning the loss of the two former pupils and will remember them as part of their school's story and family. The incident has left the community in shock, and the police are working to bring the perpetrators to justice.
The police investigation is underway, and all relevant role players have been summoned to the scene. The community is urged to cooperate with the police and provide any information that may lead to the arrest of the suspects. The family of the victims is receiving support from the school and the community during this difficult time.
Key points
- A manhunt has been launched for the three armed suspects who allegedly entered a home in Trichardt, Mpumalanga, and opened fire, killing two brothers and critically injuring their father.
- The police have opened cases of double murder, attempted murder, and attempted house robbery, and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
- The school community is mourning the loss of the two former pupils and has extended their condolences to the family.
