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One of the family members had left home to buy food, but upon his return made a gruesome discovery💔. Read more on TheCitizen News murder shootings

“Once inside, he reportedly met the suspect, a family member in possession of aThe man soon discovered the lifeless bodies of his grandmother and sister lying on the floor.

“Fortunately, the sister was still alive, and she was taken to the hospital for medical treatment for gunshot wound on her stomach.”“When the police in Piet Retief, as well as the paramedics, arrived at the scene, the three children and the granny were unfortunately certified dead,” confirmed Mdluli.Cartridges and ammunition retrieved

Forensic investigations teams combed through the crime scene and managed to retrieve cartridges and ammunition. “Immediately after the incident, police in Piet Retief worked with speed under the leadership of the provincial commissioner, whereby the suspect was arrested and charged accordingly, reported Mdhluli., the firearm believed to have been used in the shooting was confiscated for further investigation.

Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Vusi Shongwe said, “This senseless act of terror must be condemned in the strongest possible terms. We cannot afford to constantly lose lives like this. What is even more painful, is that defenseless children are murdered by those who are supposed to protect them”.

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