Murder investigation launched after Walter Sisulu University staff member shot
The Eastern Cape South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed the commencement of a murder investigation following the tragic shooting of a Walter Sisulu University (WSU) staff member on Thursday.
The incident occurred near the Nkululekweni entrance gate adjacent to the N2 highway.
Upon arrival, police discovered the victim’s lifeless body inside a stationary vehicle, sustaining multiple gunshot wounds while seated in the driver’s position.
Preliminary forensic analysis has confirmed these traumatic injuries, raising urgent questions regarding the motive behind the violence that shattered the calm of the campus.
The identity of the deceased has not yet been disclosed to the public, in adherence to SAPS protocol which mandates formal notification of next-of-kin before any information is released.
As the investigation unfolds, forensic experts and detectives are meticulously combing through the secured crime scene, seeking vital evidence that could shed light on this untimely death.
Acting Provincial Commissioner of the Eastern Cape, Major General Thandiswa Kupiso, said SAPS has mobilised maximum resources to pursue all leads.
“Public speculation must be avoided to preserve the integrity of the investigation,” Kupiso stated.
The SAPS is appealing to anyone with pertinent information related to the incident to come forward. They may reach out through the Crime Stop hotline at 08600 10111 or via the MySAPS App, which allows users to report criminal activity anonymously.
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