Mthatha police request anyone with information that may lead to the arrest of two assailants that kicked the door open and fired shots at the husband, his wife and their two daughters at Tyalarha loc in Bityi on 21 July 2019, at about 19:30.
It is alleged that the suspects stormed in at their house and opened fire without any word killing a 73 year old father, 69 year old mother and their 41 year old daughter. Their 28 year old daughter survived with some injuries to her upper body and was rushed to hospital in a stable condition.
Several 9mm pistol empty cartridges and some live rounds were picked from the scene.
The motive for their attack is not known and no arrest as yet. We urge anyone with information to please contact D/Captain Mshumi on 0824420585 and the information will be kept anonymous. Our Crime Stop Line can also be contacted on 0860010111.
“We’re investigating three murder and one attempted murder cases. We will leave no stone unturned in order to arrest these perpetrators. A Task Team will be formed and a 72 hour plan will be activated. We therefore request the community’s assistance during the investigation,” said the Acting Cluster Commander, Brigadier Mandlakhe Twala.
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