A Newlands mother-to-be, identified as Miss Tamia Erin Frederick,
believed to in her.mid 20s, will never experience the joy of delivering and cuddling with her newborn after they were gunned down in coldblood, on Weist Road, Wentworth, while visiting relatives in the area, on Sunday night.
Spokesperson for Wentworth SAPS. Captain MP Gumede said : “On Sunday, 26 2026/08/16 around 21h00, SAPS members recieved a call of shooting incident at Weist Road , Wentworth .
Upon members of SAPS Wentworth and ambulance crew esponding to the shooting incident on Weist Road, members were directed to the victim which was a female, around 25 years old, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and believed to be pregnant.”
“The paramedics assessed the victim and found she had no pulse. She was declared deceased on scene. Police officers cordoned off the crime scene and the necessary units were despatched to conduct their investigations.
A docket of murder was registered at SAPS Wentworth for further investigation .
Motive is unknown at this stage, ” Cpt Gumede added.
Wentworth SAPS appeals to any witness at the shooting to contact 10111.
