Four people found shot dead in Walmer informal settlement, police probe execution-style killings

Four people were discovered shot dead inside a shack at the Solomon Mahlangu Informal Settlement in Walmer, Gqeberha, in the early hours of Monday, 29 June 2026. The Provincial Serious and Violent Crime Detectives have opened an investigation into what police described as a brutal, execution-style killing.

What happened

Police were called to a shack at Solomon Mahlangu Informal Settlement at approximately 00:20 on Monday, 29 June 2026. On arrival, members found the bodies of two men and two adult women inside the dwelling.

Scene details and injuries

According to police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg, preliminary investigations indicated that one man and one woman were found lying next to each other in the sitting room, while another man and woman were found lying next to each other on a bed in the bedroom.

Van Rensburg said all four victims sustained multiple gunshot wounds to their heads and were declared dead at the scene.

Investigation and appeal for information

“The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation,” van Rensburg said. She added that it is unknown whether any items were taken from the premises, the motive remains unknown, and no arrests have been made.

Police have appealed to anyone with information to contact Lieutenant Colonel Monde Sithole on 082 457 2812 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Information may also be shared anonymously via the MySAPS App. Police said all information received will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

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