Eastern Cape police are investigating a deadly mass shooting that occurred in Qumbu on Sunday night, 6 October 2024, where six people were fatally shot, and four others sustained injuries.
Story Summary:
- Six people have been killed and four others injured in a mass shooting in Qumbu, Eastern Cape.
- The gunmen remain at large, and the motive behind the attack is still unknown.
Qumbu mass shooting: Here’s what we know
The victims were attacked by unknown assailants who opened fire on them. The injured survivors were rushed to the hospital for treatment.
According to police spokesperson Warrant Officer Majola Nkohli, the motive for the shooting is still unclear, and no arrests have been made at this stage.
“Unknown suspects shot the victims, and investigations are currently underway,” Nkohli said.
The Qumbu shooting comes just over a week after the Lusikisiki mass shooting, which claimed the lives of 18 people in Ngobozana Village.
During a memorial service for the victims, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu confirmed the arrests of three suspects linked to the attack.
They are expected to appear in court on Monday, 7 October 2024.
“We are not too far from arresting the fourth person linked to the mass murders in Lusikisiki. The three that have been arrested will be appearing in court tomorrow. We will not leave any stone unturned until all those involved in this mass murder are arrested,” said Mchunu.
In the Lusikisiki attack, the victims, including a 14-year-old boy, were ambushed by armed attackers while preparing for a traditional ceremony. The motive for this shooting is also still under investigation.
As both communities in Qumbu and Lusikisiki mourn their losses, authorities continue their investigations into these violent ambushes, urging anyone with information to come forward.