Bethelsdorp police hunt murder and attempted murder suspects

EASTERN CAPE – Bethelsdorp detectives are seeking the community’s assistance in tracing the suspects allegedly involved in the murder of two males and the attempted murder of three men early this morning, 09 July 2021.

It is alleged that at about 04:35, approximately six unknown males were looking for one of the victims in Qunu in the Btehelsdorp area. Shortly after that, gunshots were heard at a house. Two males, aged 21 and 32 years, were found fatally wounded inside a house while three other males, aged between 22 and 26 years, were wounded. The wounded victims were taken to hospital for treatment. Names of the deceased are withheld until their next of kin has been notified.

The motive for the shootings and suspects are unknown at this stage.

Anyone who can assist police in tracing the suspects or can provide any information relating to these senseless killings and attacks is asked to contact D/Const Ralton Tarentaal at SAPS Bethesldorp on 041 404 3059 or 082 442 1633 or Crime Stop 08600 10111 or their nearest police station. All information is confidential and callers may remain anonymous.

Source: South African Police Service