Couple shot in Gqeberha home

Police are investigating two counts of attempted murder after a couple were shot in their Jacksonville home on Thursday night
UNDER INVESTIGATION: Police are investigating two counts of attempted murder after a couple were shot in their Jacksonville home on Thursday night
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Police are investigating two cases of attempted murder after a couple were shot in Jacksonville in Gqeberha’s northern areas on Thursday night.

Police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg said the couple had been inside their Fiddlewood Street home when the incident occurred just after 7.40pm.

“Multiple shots were fired from the outside,” she said.

“The couple sustained gunshot wounds and both were taken to hospital.”

The motive for the shooting is unknown.

Janse van Rensburg said anyone who could assist with information relating to the shooting should contact the Bethelsdorp police station on 071-475-1955 or Crime Stop on 08600- 10111 or the nearest police station.

“All information is confidential and callers may remain anonymous.”

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