Police strongly condemned a possible domestic-violence incident on Sunday, March 6 in which four people died.
A father allegedly shot his wife and her three siblings before turning the gun on himself.
Former police constable, Fika Thabo Patrick Makhubu was found with a gunshot wound and his firearm next to him.
He was certified dead on the scene.
According to a statement by the provincial commissioner of police, Lieut-Gen Semakaleng Daphney Manamela, it is said to have occurred about 20:15 in Standerton.
A police report indicates that Dimakatso Cynthia Tsotetsi (26), her two sisters, Puseletso Linah Tsotetsi (30) and Dina Lizzy Tsotetsi (30), as well as her brother, Phihello Jacob Tsotetsi (30), were caught in the shoot-out.
The wife sustained serious injuries and is fighting for her life in hospital, while her siblings succumbed to their injuries.
Police from Standerton and medical personnel were notified about the incident and upon arrival, the wife was taken to hospital.
Case 60/03/2022 with three counts of murder and attempted murder, as well as case 61/03/2022, an inquest, have been opened.
Preliminary investigation indicates that there was an argument between the man and his wife, together with the woman’s family, in the driveway of the man’s residence.
The motive for the incident could be domestic-related and an investigation is underway.
Lieut-Gen Manamela expressed concern over domestic-related incidents, calling it regrettable.
“We call on members of society to seek professional help as soon as possible whenever you come across hurdles in life, rather than resorting to violence,” she concluded.
