The Kagiso Police are investigating six attempted murders and one murder after a man tried to kill a whole family before turning a gun on himself.
Kagiso Police spokesperson Captain Solomon Sibiya explained they received a call about a shooting in Swaneville at about 21:30 last Friday, March 10.
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“Upon arrival they found the suspect’s ex-wife and neighbours gathered near the scene of the crime.”
The ex-wife told the police that her ex-husband allegedly jumped over the wall at the back of the property and managed to enter the home while the family was watching TV.
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Once inside the house, the suspect started shooting at everyone who was in the lounge. Six members of the family sustained gunshot wounds. The victims were between three and 39 years old. The suspect’s 68-year-old mother-in-law was killed and certified dead on arrival by paramedics.
The ex-husband then turned the gun on himself. Police also confirmed he has since died.
Captain Sibiya said the motive for the shooting is not known at the time but that they are continuing their investigation.
The acting Kagiso Police station commander Colonel Dorette has condemned the brutality, especially directed at defenseless women and innocent children.
“We want to advise our public to use available resources like social workers, pastors, health professionals, etc. if they reach a point where they feel they cannot think straight because of certain circumstances.”
