GQEBERHA – Police are investigating a double murder after an 86-year-old woman and a 21-year-old man were found shot dead at a home in Soweto-on-Sea, in the early hours of Monday.
The bodies were discovered at a house in Sebothe Street at about 01:20 on 12 October, according to police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg.
Preliminary information indicates that the elderly woman may have been shot after getting out of bed to investigate a disturbance at the door.
The 21-year-old man was found in his bed. Both victims had sustained gunshot wounds.
Police said no items were reported stolen from the house.
The deceased have not yet been formally identified, and their names will only be released once the identification process has been completed. KwaZakele police are investigating the killings.
The suspect or suspects have not yet been identified, and the motive remains unknown.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact Lieutenant Colonel Williams on 082 442 0963, Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS app.
Information can be provided anonymously.
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