A manhunt is underway for gunmen involved in a deadly ambush that claimed the lives of a father and his son near Adam’s Mission on Monday.
According to initial reports, a family of three was travelling along the R603 when their vehicle broke down. While seeking assistance, they were allegedly approached by armed assailants who opened fire. The father and his son died at the scene.
ALS Paramedics spokesperson Garrith Jamieson confirmed that the mother, who survived the attack, was transported to hospital for further care.
“Paramedics arrived on scene to find three separate scenes resulting from one shooting incident,” Jamieson explained. “The family members tried to flee, some towards the roadway others into the river below. One of the victims was located further down the road along the riverbank.”
The motive for the attack remains unclear, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Police investigations are ongoing.