GQEBERHA – Police are investigating four murders after four people were found dead in a shack in Walmer with gunshot wounds to their heads in the early hours of Monday, 29 June.

According to police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg, at about 00:20 police were called to a shack in the Solomon Mahlangu Informal Settlement. Upon arrival, officers found the bodies of two adult men and two adult women inside the dwelling.

She said preliminary investigations indicate that one man and one woman were found lying next to each other in the sitting room, while another man and woman were found lying next to each other on a bed in the bedroom.

“All four victims sustained multiple gunshot wounds to their heads and were declared dead at the scene,” she said.

Janse van Rensburg added that the circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

“At this stage, it is unknown whether any items were taken from the premises.

“The motive for the killings remains unknown and no arrests have been made.”

She further noted that police are appealing to anyone with information that could assist in the investigation to contact Lieutenant Colonel Monde Sithole on 082 457 2812 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

“Information may also be shared anonymously via the MySAPS App. All information received will be treated with the strictest confidentiality,” she said.

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