Police have launched a manhunt following the fatal shooting of four people in the early hours of Friday morning in Airport Valley, Walmer.
At approximately 00:34 on 17 April 2026, police responded to a shooting complaint received via Radio Control. Officers proceeded to a residence on Ndlovu Street, Airport Valley, where they were met outside the premises by the complainant. The complainant then led officers to a shack on the property.
Inside the shack, police found the bodies of four victims, all of whom had sustained fatal gunshot wounds. The deceased have been identified as two brothers, aged 20 and 22, a 19‑year‑old female, and a 17‑year‑old female.
According to preliminary investigation findings:
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The 22‑year‑old male sustained a gunshot wound to the right side of his face.
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The 20‑year‑old male sustained two gunshot wounds to the right side of his face.
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Both female victims, aged 17 and 19, sustained gunshot wounds to the head.
The complainant told police he had briefly left the premises to go to a nearby shop. Upon his return, he discovered the bodies inside the shack.
The motive for the attack remains unknown and is part of the ongoing investigation. Four counts of murder have been opened. No arrests have been made at this stage.