Police have launched a manhunt following the fatal shooting of twin brothers in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Kegomodicoe and Keabecoe Lekone, both 52, died on Wednesday, 21 October. Gunmen attacked the brothers while they sat inside their bakkie in Bochabela.
The shooting occurred at the gate of their premises along Ramatsoele Street. The twins owned Ekhayeni Lounge Bar.
Witnesses reportedly saw a man fleeing towards a waiting getaway vehicle shortly after the shooting. Police are now appealing to the public for information that could lead to the suspects’ arrest.
How the Bloemfontein Shooting Happened
According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), Mangaung police received reports of an active shooting at approximately 08:51.
Officers patrolling the area reached the scene around 09:00. They found the brothers inside their charcoal-coloured Ford Ranger at the premises’ entrance.
Kegomodicoe was behind the wheel when the attackers opened fire. Both brothers sustained gunshot wounds during the incident.
Paramedics subsequently declared both men dead at the scene.
Police have since begun investigating the circumstances surrounding the double murder. Authorities have also urged anyone with relevant information to assist their investigation.
MANHUNT AFTER TWIN BUSINESSMEN GUNNED DOWN IN BLOEMFONTEIN
Police have launched a manhunt following the fatal shooting of twin brothers and businessmen in Bochabela, Bloemfontein, on Wednesday morning, 21 October 2026.
Kegomodicoe Lekone and Keabecoe Lekone, both aged 52 and owners of Ekhayeni Lounge Bar, were shot dead while sitting inside their charcoal-coloured Ford Ranger at the gate of a premises in Ramatsoele Street.
A witness reportedly saw a suspect fleeing towards a white Chevrolet Aveo hatchback shortly after hearing gunshots. The vehicle sped away, allegedly with other occupants already inside.
The Serious and Violent Crimes, Murder and Robbery Unit is investigating two murder cases and appealing to the public for information that could lead to the suspects’ arrest.
Anyone with information can contact Colonel Msokoli Bolsick on 082 466 8530, call Crime Stop on 08600 10111, or report information via the MySAPS app.
— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) October 21, 2026
Witness Describes Suspect’s Escape
A witness inside a double-storey building on the property heard gunshots coming from upstairs.
He rushed outside to investigate the disturbance. However, he reportedly arrived in time to see a man running towards a white Chevrolet Aveo hatchback.
The vehicle then sped away from the scene. According to SAPS, other occupants were allegedly already inside the getaway car.
The witness could not determine whether the fleeing man carried anything.
Investigators are now working to establish who carried out the attack and how the suspects escaped.
Police are appealing for information that could help identify and locate those responsible for the brothers’ deaths.
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