The police have launched a double murder investigation following the discovery of two bodies with multiple gunshot wounds in Theunissen, found in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
On 10 February, at approximately 00:29, police were alerted to a shooting incident near the Masilo Old Cemetery in Lusaka Park, Theunissen. Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered a white Ashok Leyland Phoenix vehicle stationary in the middle of the road.
An African male, estimated to be in his mid-30s, was found lying on the road. He was dressed in black trousers, a grey T-shirt, and a grey and black tracksuit jacket. He had sustained two gunshot wounds to his face.
Multiple gunshot wounds
Inside the vehicle, police discovered an unknown African female, like the male victim also in her mid-30s. She was wearing green tracksuit trousers and a peach long-sleeved jersey, wrapped in a blue polar fleece blanket. She had sustained multiple gunshot wounds – to her head, leg, and arm.
Emergency medical services were summoned to the scene, where both victims were declared deceased.
The Theunissen SAPS has officially opened two cases of murder. Due to the nature of the crime, the Provincial Serious and Violent Crime, Murder and Robbery unit has assumed responsibility for the investigation.
Motive unknown
The motive for the killings remains unknown at this stage, and the identities of the deceased are yet to be formally established.
Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or possesses information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects to come forward.
Members of the public may contact Detective Sgt Jan Greef on 071 567 7471; dial the police Crime Stop line, 086 001 0111; or submit information anonymously via the My SAPS app.
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