A 23-year-old female student died, and another was injured by an alleged knife-wielding robber who made off with a laptop and two phones yesterday evening.
The SAPS said the intruder, in his 20s, is being sought in a manhunt after he fled the Admiralty student residence in Summerstrand, Gqeberha. He is said to have stabbed the victim, who was screaming, and another 20-year-old girl at about 7 pm. The injured girl was taken to the hospital, but the other girl died on the spot..
The SAPS disclosed that after an unknown male suspect entered the students’ residence in Admirality Way, Summerstrand, armed with a knife. He allegedly confronted the elder girls and started stabbing her while she was screaming. The other girl was also stabbed during the incident.
The suspect fled the scene after taking two cellphones and a laptop. The injured girl was taken to the hospital for medical assistance, but the victim died at the scene.
Any person with information that could assist with this investigation can contact the investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Rudwaan Baatjies, on 073 130 3018 or alternatively the Crime Stop line on 08600 10111.
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality staff and students were reported to be extremely shocked by the incident and have expressed their condolences.
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