Police in the Eastern Cape have launched a manhunt for killers of a Mount Ayliff magistrate who died in a hail of bullets while travelling with her family on Saturday, November 12.
Police spokesperson, Brigadier Tembinkosi Kinana said the incident occurred as the 38-year-old magistrate was traveling from a local village with her husband and their two children after dropping off her mother.
“As they were driving towards Nomlacu locality, near Faith Mission Church, a white Ford Ranger appeared and pretended to be overtaking their vehicle. Unidentified occupants started shooting at the family’s vehicle,” Kinana said.
“As a result of the shooting, a woman believed to be the Mount Ayliff magistrate, allegedly succumbed to gunshot injuries sustained in the upper body.”
Kinana added that the wounded husband drove his family to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
“The motive for the attack on the couple is not known at this stage. However, the police have registered a case of murder and three cases of attempted murder for investigation. No arrest has been made at this stage.”
Anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of the suspects can contact the nearest police station or Crime Stop number on 08600 10111. All the information provided will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
