Free State police spokesperson, Motantsi Makhele, said it is alleged that on 30 August 2021 at about 21:00, four unknown armed men entered the house at New Stands, Thabong, and fired random shots at family members inside the house without any warning. He said the police found bodies of a 59-year-old woman, 31-year-old woman, 23-year-old man, and a 10-year-old who were killed on the scene. Meanwhile, two boys, a 6-year-old and a 9-year-old, managed to escape and notified the neighbours about the incident.

Makhele said that the motive behind this gruesome killing is not known at this stage. He further asked anyone who has information regarding the incident to contact Detective Constable Sithole of the Thabong Serious and Violent Crime Unit at 0609859276, call Crime Stop at 08600 10111, or contact their nearest police station for any tips that may lead the arrests of the suspects.

OFM News/Kekeletso Mosebetsi