By Phumlani Saul
Kwanobuhle police are on the hunt for more suspects allegedly involved in a shooting incident which left three people dead on Saturday, October 30 in Kwanobuhle.
According to police reports, it is alleged that at about 14:50, police were alerted to the shooting at a tavern in Jongilanga Street in Kwanobuhle.
It is alleged that about six suspects entered the tavern and opened fire at the patrons. Three males aged between 25 to 35 were fatally wounded. The suspects then drove off in a Quantum taxi,” police spokesperson Colonel Naidu said.
She added that as the police were driving in Jafta Street, they noticed a group of about six males walking with firearms.
Officers gave chase and with the assistance of metro police officials, they successfully apprehended two suspects. Three 9mm firearms and ammunition were also seized. The two suspects were detained on charges of possession of prohibited firearms, illegal possession of ammunition and attempted murder.”
Names of the deceased persons will be released after a formal identification is done on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, Naidu added.
The Provincial Organized Crime Investigation in Gqeberha are investigating three counts of murder and two cases of attempted murder.
“The firearms will be sent for ballistic testing and the search for the outstanding suspects continues. The motive for the senseless murders is yet to be established,” Naidu said.
Anyone who can assist the police in their investigation can contact Provincial OCI, D/W/O John Lourens on 0713524706 or Crime Stop 08600 10111 or the nearest police station.
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