A disturbance at the door, two bodies inside: Eastern Cape double murder

Eastern Cape police are investigating a double murder in Gqeberha that took place in the early hours of Monday morning. 

According to police an 86-year-old woman and a 21-year-old man sustained gunshot wounds.

The incident took place in Sebothe Street in Soweto-on-Sea around 1am. 

"Preliminary information indicates that the woman may have been shot after getting out of bed to check on a disturbance at the door," said police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg

She said the man was found dead in his bed.

"No items were reported stolen from the home."

Police said the names of the deceased will be released once they have been formally identified.

She said police have made no breakthrough in the murder and the motive for the double murder were under investigatiob.

Police are urging anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact Lieutenant Colonel Williams on 82 442 0963 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS app. 

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