GQEBERHA – Two people were shot dead in KwaZakhele, Gqeberha, on Wednesday evening in what police are investigating as a double murder.
SAPS New Brighton on 7 October responded to a shooting complaint, at about 19:40, and found a grey Volkswagen Polo TSI parked on the pavement in Kuzwayo Street.
According to Capt. Sandra Janse van Renseburg, SAPS spokesperson, a man was lying next to the vehicle, while another was found deceased inside the car. Both had gunshot wounds to the upper body and head, and several cartridge cases were found at the scene.
The bodies were reportedly discovered by community members passing by.
The deceased have been identified as Phumeza Thunywana (44) and Xola Ngesimani (38).
Detectives from the SAPS Nelson Mandela Bay Intervention Task Team are investigating. Anyone with information is urged to contact Det. Sgt. Ridwaan Baatjies on 073 130 3018, Det. Const. Riaan Erasmus on 083 500 3489, Crime Stop on 08600 10111, or to use the My SAPS app.
Information may be provided anonymously and will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
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