Four hit in liquor store shooting

Two brothers were killed and another two people were critically injured after being shot multiple times at a liquor store in Calcutta, Mbombela, on Friday night.

The brothers, aged 25 and 30, as well as a 35-year-old woman and 29-year-old man were shot by unknown suspects at about 11.40pm.

Mpumalanga police spokesperson Captain Magonseni Nkosi said the suspects allegedly took a firearm from one of the dead brothers.

“On police’s arrival, the first victim was found next to the rear right wheel of his vehicle, while his brother was found a few metres away from the vehicle,” said Nkosi.

“The brothers sustained multiple gunshot wounds and were declared dead on the scene by medical personnel.”

The other two victims were rushed to hospital.

“The 35-year-old female was shot on the thigh while a 29-year-old male was shot on his upper body,” said Nkosi.

Police allegedly found 12 empty 9mm cartridge cases and one projectile at the scene of the shooting.

Police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact Calcutta detective branch commander Lieutenant-Colonel Sikhumbuzo Ceko on 082-922-9902 or call the Crime Stop number at 08600-10111. Alternatively, contact the police via the MySaps app.

Meanwhile, a shooting in Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape, led to the arrest of a 28-year-old man on Friday.

The victim was believed to have been talking to two other men at his home in Ocean View when the suspect apparently have entered his yard and then allegedly pointed a gun at the homeowner.

“As they ran, shots were fired, hitting the deceased,” said police spokesperson Captain Marius McCarthy.

Police found and arrested the suspect at a farmhouse a few hours later. McCarthy said a 9mm pistol with ammunition was found with the suspect.

The suspect is expected to appear before the Humansdorp Magistrate’s Court today. He is facing charges of murder, possession of a prohibited firearm and illegal possession of ammunition.