BREAKING NEWS: Three Killed in Eshowe Superstore Shooting as Police Hunt Former Employee
ESHOWE, KWAZULU-NATAL, SOUTH AFRICA** — Police have launched a manhunt after three people were fatally shot at a Boxer Superstore in eShowe on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Investigators say the suspected shooter was a former employee who reportedly arrived at the store to attend an internal disciplinary hearing.
## Shooting Reportedly Occurred During Disciplinary Hearing
According to preliminary information released by KwaZulu-Natal police, the suspect allegedly produced a firearm during the hearing and opened fire on people inside the room.
Three people sustained fatal gunshot wounds and were declared dead at the scene. Authorities have not confirmed the victims’ identities or publicly detailed their positions within the company.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation, and police have not established a motive in the initial reports.
## Suspect Flees as Police Launch Manhunt
After the shooting, the suspect allegedly fled the supermarket, prompting police to begin searching for him.
Provincial police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda confirmed that officers were tracing the suspect and that a triple-murder investigation had been opened.
Authorities are working to establish the full sequence of events, including what happened during the disciplinary proceedings and the circumstances surrounding the alleged use of a firearm.
As of the latest reports located for this article, an arrest had not been confirmed.
## Separate Deadly Shooting Reported in KwaMsane
The Eshowe tragedy occurred on the same day as a separate deadly shooting in KwaMsane, another area of KwaZulu-Natal.
Police said an off-duty police constable allegedly shot and killed three women and wounded a man at a tavern in the Nkodibe area before turning the firearm on himself. Investigators are examining the circumstances of that incident separately.
Together, the two incidents highlight the devastating impact of gun violence on families and communities across the province.
## Investigation Continues
Police are continuing efforts to locate the suspect in the Eshowe supermarket shooting and determine what led to the deaths of the three victims.
Authorities have urged anyone with information that could assist the investigation to contact the South African Police Service. Anyone with relevant information should avoid spreading unverified claims online and provide details directly to investigators.
The identities of the victims, the motive and any further developments will need to be confirmed by authorities as the investigation progresses.
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