New Brighton police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred in New Brighton, Gqeberha, on the evening of 7 August, resulting in the deaths of four people.
According to Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana, in the first incident, which occurred at 19:01 in Nikiwe Street, New Brighton, three victims were shot and killed by two unknown males who entered the premises and opened fire at the back of the yard. “The victims (two males and one female between the ages of 37 and 41) were taken to hospital in a private vehicle, where they were all declared dead due to multiple gunshot wounds.”
She added that in the second incident, which occurred shortly after in Tshiwula Street, New Brighton, a 52-year-old male victim was fatally shot whilst seated inside his vehicle. “Preliminary reports indicate that two unknown males approached the victim and fired multiple shots, striking him in the upper chest. The victim was declared dead at the scene.”
SAPS have opened two murder cases. Police are appealing to anyone with information that could assist in identifying and locating the suspects to come forward. Information can be shared anonymously through the SAPS Crime Stop number on 08600 10111 or at any local police station.
“SAPS assure the community that all necessary resources are being deployed to ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice. Updates will be provided as the investigation progresses,” Gantana concluded.
