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OUDTSHOORN NEWS - The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Oudtshoorn has opened a murder case and an inquest following the discovery of the bodies of a 46-year-old police sergeant and his 40-year-old wife at their residence in Oudtshoorn during the early hours of Saturday morning (14 November). 

According to Warrant Officer Christopher Spies, police spokesperson, officers were summoned to a residence in Petunia Avenue, Toekomsrus, at approximately 01:30 following reports of a shooting incident. 

“Upon arrival, police members discovered the bodies of the couple in the kitchen, both having sustained gunshot wounds to the head. Medical personnel declared them dead at the scene. ”

A firearm found at the scene was confiscated by police. 

The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.Meanwhile, 

“SAPS management has conveyed its condolences to the family of the deceased. The SAPS Employee Health and Wellness (EHW) component has also been assigned to provide professional support and care to the family and affected colleagues.”

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