News24 | Four gunned down in separate Gqeberha shootings

Police are investigating two separate shootings that took place in New Brighton, Gqeberha.

• Three people were killed when gunmen stormed a homestead on Nikiwe Street in New Brighton, Gqeberha, around 19:00 on Thursday.
• In another incident in the same area, a 52-year-old man was shot dead in his vehicle.
• No arrests have been made, and police have launched a manhunt for the gunmen.

Four people were shot in two separate incidents in New Brighton, Gqeberha, on Thursday night.

In the first incident, which occurred around 19:00 in Nikiwe Street, New Brighton, three victims were shot dead by two men who entered their homestead and opened fire. The victims were in the backyard when the gunmen stormed the homestead.

“The victims, two males and one female between the ages of 37 and 41, were transported to hospital via private vehicle, where they were all declared dead due to multiple gunshot wounds,” said police spokesperson Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana.

In the second incident, shortly after, on Tshiwula Street, a 52-year-old man was fatally shot while seated inside his vehicle.

“Preliminary reports indicate that two unknown males approached the victim and fired multiple shots, striking him in the upper chest. The victim was declared dead at the scene,” Gantana said.

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Police have opened two murder cases. No arrests have been made as yet.

“Police are appealing to anyone with information that could assist in identifying and locating the suspects to come forward. Information can be shared anonymously via the SAPS Crime Stop number at 08600 10111 or at any local police station,” Gantana said.

“The SAPS assures the community that all necessary resources are being deployed to ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice. Updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.”

Thursday night’s shootings come just two weeks after four men were gunned down inside a silver Toyota Corolla in KwaZakhele, Gqeberha, on 24 July. No one had been arrested for the incident.