Police in Gqeberha are investigating a shocking mass shooting that left four teenage boys dead and another seriously injured.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) confirmed that officers from Motherwell were called to a residence in Mnenga Street, NU10, yesterday, following the shooting incident.
Upon arrival, police discovered a devastating scene inside the house. SAPS said officers found five males with gunshot wounds.
“The officers found five males inside the house, with four lying in the lounge suffering from gunshot wounds to the head, and a fifth victim located in a bedroom, also with a gunshot wound to the head,” SAPS stated.
Metro Emergency Medical Services (EMS) confirmed that three victims were declared dead on arrival. Paramedics attempted to save a fourth victim, but he later died at the scene. The fifth victim survived and was transported to hospital in serious condition.
SAPS confirmed that the deceased were all teenagers aged between 17 and 18 years old.
“The deceased are four males, two aged 18 and two aged 17. Their names will be released once next-of-kin notification has been completed,” police said.
Four counts of murder and one count of attempted murder are being investigated, while the motive is yet to be determined.
“The motive for the killings remains unknown, and no suspects have yet been identified,” SAPS said.
