KARIEGA – Two people were killed and a third was injured in a shooting at a house in Nxanxadi Street, KwaNobuhle, Kariega, on Sunday, 25 October, at approximately 11:15.

SAPS KwaNobuhle are investigating two cases of murder and one of attempted murder.

According to SAPS spokesperson Captain Andre Beetge, it is alleged that the victims were sitting outside in the yard of the house, consuming alcohol, when three unknown men entered the premises.

“One of the suspects allegedly enquired about a cellphone, to which one of the victims responded that they had no knowledge of the cellphone,” he said.

Beetge added that one of the suspects then allegedly produced a firearm and opened fire, fatally wounding a 25-year-old woman, Siphesihle Matros, and a 23-year-old man, Siyamthanda Milani, both of whom sustained gunshot wounds to their heads.

“A third victim, a 40-year-old woman, sustained a gunshot wound to her knee and was transported by ambulance to hospital for medical treatment,” he said. “The three suspects fled the scene on foot and their whereabouts are currently unknown.”

Beetge also stated that two cases of murder and one of attempted murder were opened and are being investigated by SAPS KwaNobuhle.

Any person with information that could assist police with this investigation can contact the investigating officer at SAPS KwaNobuhle Detectives, Detective Captain Mbalane at 082 302 5954 or alternatively Crime Stop at 08600 10111.

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