Stellenbosch police have launched a manhunt for two men believed to be responsible for a double murder in Khayamandi.
Two people were fatally wounded when the two unknown men approached and entered a shop in Vineyard Street at 22:13 on Tuesday 5 November.
According to Captain Nathalie Martin, spokesperson for Stellenbosch police, one of the suspects was allegedly in possession of a black bag when he approached the first victim, pretending to buy something.
After placing the money through the security gate, the second suspect apparently came closer with a rifle and shot from his right side. The first victim in the store was hit before a second victim was shot through the security gate.
According to the police a third victim, who was working at the back of the shop, was not injured.
“The suspects fled the scene on foot in a southly direction,” Martin added.
She confirmed cases of murder and attempted is being investigated by Stellenbosch police detectives.
Anyone with more information on the incident can call Captain Wiener Jacobs or Sergeant Kelvin Moses on 082 559 4646.
