The South African Police Service (SAPS) Provincial Serious and Violent Crime unit in Gqeberha has opened a murder investigation following a fatal shooting incident that occurred on 13 August 2025 at a residence in Fairview.
According to reports, SAPS Walmer responded to a complaint at approximately 21:47 in Orego Street, Fairview. On arrival at the scene the members noticed that the entrance to the fence was broken, they further noticed that the window in the lounge was shattered. Upon further inspection they found the bodies of three males in the main bedroom with multiple gunshot wounds and multiple open wounds to the head.
At this stage, the motive for the attack remains unknown, and no arrests have been made. Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects and are appealing to the public for any information that could assist in the investigation.
The names of the deceased will be released once the next of kin have officially identified them.
The SAPS urges anyone with information related to this incident to contact D/Lt Col Mondi Sitole on 082 457 2812 or contact Crime Stop at 08600 10111. Information may be provided anonymously.