The police in the Garden Route District have launched a manhunt for those involved in the fatal shooting of two men in Thembalethu, George, on Wednesday, 22 July 2026. A double murder docket was opened for further police investigation.
According to reports available, on Wednesday, 22 July 2026, at about 18:00, Thembalethu police members responded to a shooting in Tawule Street, Zone 9, Thembalethu, George. Upon arrival, the members found the body of a man in the street. The members were further directed to the body of another man who had collapsed in a yard in Yawani Street. Both victims, aged 43 and 31, sustained multiple gunshot wounds and were declared deceased by paramedics at the scene.
Crime scene experts combed the scene for clues, and several cartridges were found. The motive for the killings is yet to be established. This forms part of the ongoing police investigation.
The suspects are still at large.
The public is urged to come forward with any information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects. Anyone with information may contact the Thembalethu Detectives at 044 802 8906 or
#CrimeStop at 08600 10111.
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