Police are probing the deaths of an Oudtshoorn sergeant and his wife after a shooting at their home.
Oudtshoorn SAPS have opened murder and inquest dockets after the bodies of a 46-year-old police sergeant stationed at Oudtshoorn police station and his 40-year-old wife were discovered at their Toekomsrus home in the early hours of Saturday morning. Both had sustained gunshot wounds to the head.
According to police, officers were summoned to the property in Petunia Avenue at approximately 1.30am on Saturday, November 14, following reports of a shooting.
Bodies discovered in kitchen
Upon arrival, police members discovered the couple's bodies in the kitchen. Medical personnel who attended the scene declared both deceased.
A firearm was also found at the residence and confiscated by police.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, with investigators working to establish what happened.
Police offer support to family and colleagues
SAPS management has conveyed its condolences to the family of the deceased.
The police's Employee Health and Wellness (EHW) services have also been assigned to provide professional support to the family and the deceased sergeant's colleagues.
Police investigations into the incident are ongoing.