Hanover Park family mourns two brothers killed in same street

In a tragic turn of events, a Hanover Park family is grappling with the loss of two brothers who were shot dead in the same street just seven months apart. Twenty-five-year-old Clinton Fortuin was killed in Surwood Walk, Hanover Park, on Thursday, 27 August 2026, at around 7:30 pm. His lifeless body was discovered on the pavement, riddled with multiple gunshot wounds.

The Fortuin family is still reeling from the loss of their younger brother, Zaylin Fortuin, who was also shot dead in Surwood Walk in January of the same year. Their aunt, June Fortuin, shared that the family had been grieving Zaylin's death when they were hit with another devastating tragedy. Clinton had been involved in gangsterism and had been away from home for some time, but despite their efforts to intervene, the family could not prevent this second loss.

Zaylin's death had already taken its toll on the family, with no arrests made in his case, and there are fears that the same may happen in Clinton's case as well. The aunt expressed her faith in God and reiterated their commitment to leaving everything in His hands, hoping that justice will prevail. Police spokesperson Constable Ndakhe Gwala confirmed that the murder is being investigated by the Philippi police, stating that they attended to the murder scene in Surwood Walk, Hanover Park, on Thursday, 27 August 2026, around 7:30 pm.

Upon arrival, they found the body of a 25-year-old male with multiple gunshot wounds and opened a murder case. No arrests have been made at this stage, and the circumstances surrounding the shooting are under investigation.