Police search for balaclava-clad gunmen who killed Eastern Cape couple

Eastern Cape police are hunting for suspects whoshot deada couple in their spaza shop. The incident happened in Willowvale on Wednesday evening. “Reports indicate that the deceased were in their spaza shop when two unknown males wearing balaclavas entered the shop and demanded money and a firearm,” Mawisa said.

“The community heard multiple gunshots, and the suspects fled. “Police were summoned to a scene, and on their arrival, they found two deceased people, a man and a woman, aged 55 and 62, lying on the floor inside the house. “A preliminary investigation was conducted with no success.” No arrests have yet been made, but police investigations are under way.

“The SAPS guarantees the community that investigators are working around the clock to trace and apprehend those responsible for the fatal shooting of the couple,” Mawisa said. “Police will not rest until the suspects are located and brought to justice.” Police are appealing to anyone with information that could assist in the investigation to report at the nearest police station or anonymously on SAPS’ Crime Stop number 08600-10111. Click here to join the Daily Dispatch’s WhatsApp channel and get the latest news delivered straight to your phone