The Elsburg SAPS attended what they are describing as a gruesome murder/suicide scene in Elspark in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
The incident took place in Shrike Street.
Capt André de Jager, spokesperson for the Ekurhuleni West Cluster SAPS, told the GCN it is alleged that a 64-year-old father shot and killed his two daughters, aged 35 and 37, and his son, aged 38 before committing suicide by turning the gun on himself.
“The motive for the murders and suicide are unknown and police are investigating,” said de Jager.
“A murder docket and a suicide docket have been registered at the Elsburg Police Station.”
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