Oudtshoorn police open murder case after couple found dead
A Western Cape police sergeant and his wife were discovered in their kitchen with gunshot wounds to the head, leaving detectives searching for a motive.
The SAPS in Oudtshoorn has opened a murder case and an inquest following the discovery of the bodies of a 46-year-old police sergeant and his 40-year-old wife at their Toekomsrus home in the early hours of today (November 14).
Oudtshoorn Courant reports that according to police spokesperson Warrant Officer Christopher Spies, officers were summoned to the residence in Petunia Avenue at about 01:30 following reports of a shooting incident.
“Upon arrival, police members discovered the bodies of the couple in the kitchen, both having sustained gunshot wounds to the head. Medical personnel declared them dead at the scene,” Spies said.
Police confiscated a firearm found at the scene. Police stated that the motive and exact sequence of events leading to the shooting remain under investigation and no further details have been confirmed.
“SAPS management has conveyed its condolences to the family of the deceased. The SAPS Employee Health and Wellness component has also been assigned to provide professional support and care to the family and affected colleagues.”
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