South Africa:

The couple was shot and killed on Sunday evening.
Photos: Facebook

The Voice SA season 2 winner mourns the death of brother and sister-in-law

Singer Craig Lucas’ brother Warren and sister-in-law Arlene Lucas were shot and killed by a teenager on Sunday evening.

South Africa:

The couple was shot and killed on Sunday evening.
Photos: Facebook

The Voice SA season 2 winner Craig Lucas and his family were mourning the death of his brother Warren and sister-in-law, Arlene Lucas.

THE TRAGIC SHOOTING HAPPENED ON SUNDAY EVENING 

This comes after the couple was shot and killed by a 15-year-old boy in Sharon Crescent, Protea Heights, Brackenfell, on Sunday evening. 

According to police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg, police are investigating a double murder case.

“The circumstances surrounding a shooting incident last night at about 18:00 in Sharon Crescent, Protea Heights, Brackenfell, where a 37-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman were shot and fatally wounded, are under investigation,” Twigg said. 

He furthermore said police arrived at the crime scene and found the couple with gunshot wounds to their bodies. 

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THE COUPLE WAS DECLARED DEAD ON THE SCENE 

Warren and Arlene were both declared dead on the scene by paramedics.

The Voice SA season 2 winner mourns the death of brother and sister-in-law
Arlene and Warren Lucas Photo:Facebook

Twigg said a 15-year-old boy was arrested and will be evaluated on Monday.

DO YOU HAVE MORE INFORMATION? 

Anyone with any information about this shooting incident can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

The family spokesperson Bridgette Brukman has asked that the family’s privacy be respected as they deal with the deaths of Warren and Arlene. 

According to a report by IOL, Craig and Warren were raised by their mother, Jennifer, in Elsies River (Cape Town). 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT THE FAMILY 

Craig’s father died when he was three. Warren has an international qualification in welding, and singer Craig has an honours degree in finance. 

“My mother has been amazing. She is one of the most hardworking women I know. There was a time she kept three to four jobs to make sure we [Craig and Warren] had everything we needed,” Craig said during a previous interview

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