It is alleged that during the early hours of 21 March 2021, at about 00:30, four males entered a shack at the backyard of a house in Flamelilly Street in Sanctor looking for a person. When the 30-year-old victim informed them that there was no such person, he was shot multiple times.
The suspects fled the scene. The deceased was identified as Gregory Banor. The motive is unknown and the incident is not gang related.
SAPS Bethelsdorp detectives are investigating a case of murder.
In another incident, a 26-year-old male was found lying in Kamma Street in Korsten with a gunshot wound to his head.
It is alleged that at about 23:30 on the night of 20 March 2021, residents heard the sound of gunfire and later found Shivago Petrus from Kamma Street, fatally wounded. At this stage, the motive and circumstances surrounding his death is unknown. The suspect/s are also unknown.
A case of murder is under investigation.
Any person/s that can assist police in their investigation in tracing the suspect/s is asked to contact SAPS Bethelsdorp on 082 442 1667 and SAPS Gelvandale on 041 402 2050 respectively or their nearest police station or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
All information is confidential and callers may remain anonymous.
