SAPS Committee Drift detectives are on the hunt for four suspects allegedly involved in the fatal shooting of a 38-year-old man who was traveling with two other passengers on the N2 between Makhanda and Peddie on Friday, 15 December 2023.
It is alleged that at about 10:00 on the mentioned date, the victim and two other people were driving a Renault Clio from Gqeberha to Mthatha when shots were fired at the driver. It is further alleged that as the driver of the Clio slowed down on the speed humps, a white VW Polo with tinted windows drove alongside them and two shots were fired from the back of the car. A bullet hit the victim on his forehead. He was rushed to a hospital in Makhanda but was transferred to Gqeberha where he succumbed to his injuries on Saturday, 16 December 2023.
The suspects are unknown at this stage and the motive is under investigation. Police believe that the victim was the target, and a case of murder is under investigation.
Police are appealing to anyone who can assist in the investigation or may know the whereabouts of the suspects, is asked to contact SAPS Committee Drift, D/WO George Cook on 084 648 1749 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.