EC man shoots and kills his 3 children, then himself

A 40-year-old Eastern Cape man shot and killed his three young children before turning the gun on himself this morning.

The incident, which left the community of Cawa village near Mqanduli reeling in shock,  happened in the early hours this morning.

Police spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Mzukisi Fatyela said all the victims were shot in the

upper body.

"Each victim sustained a single bullet wound to the chest," said Fatyela.

The children ages range from one to eight.

Fatyela said that three counts of murder and inquest have been opened.