Cape Town – A manhunt has been initiated by the police in Magatle near Zebediela, for a security officer who shot four individuals, including his estranged wife and a one-year-old child, leaving them in critical condition.
The other victims were the wife’s cousin and sister.
The incident occurred on August 19, 2023, in Makgophong Village, Limpopo, around 19:00.
“It is alleged that the couple was separated and the wife had moved back home after the two experienced marital problems. The suspect on the fateful day, apparently called his wife and shortly after that he went to her homestead in the same area. Upon arrival, he found the victims inside the family motor vehicle about to leave when he opened fire on them. The suspect then fled the scene.
“The police and emergency medical services were alerted and all the victims were transported to the local hospital. Sadly, the wife’s cousin and sister succumbed to the injuries while she and a 1- year-old child are in a critical condition,” police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said.
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The motive behind the shooting remained unclear.
The Limpopo Provincial Commissioner expressed concern about domestic violence incidents.
“We are deeply concerned about these incidents of domestic violence in our Province especially during this month when women are celebrated and we expect them to be loved and protected. Instead they are still being violently attacked and killed mostly by people close to them.
“We can reassure the public that every effort will be made to bring the suspect responsible to justice. Efforts are already underway to investigate the matter,” said Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe.
Anyone with information about the suspect’s whereabouts is urged to contact the police on 082 445 9614 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or the nearest Police.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
