SHOT DEAD ON HIS SKATES - Hanover Park dad ripped away from his two daughters

THE family of Jacques Yman is seeking answers surrounding his death after his lifeless body was found with a gunshot wound to his head on Tuesday morning in Hanover Park.

The 30-year-old father of two was gunned down in Athwood Walk, Hanover Park, around 5am.

A relative, who wants to protect her identity, said that his death has left the family shattered, with his two young daughters longing for their father as Christmas draws nearer.

The family member explained: “We just know that he was on his way home when he was gunned down but we are not sure where he was coming from. 

“We got the news at 5.45am when someone came to our house and told my grandmother that Jacques was shot and that they should bring a blanket to the scene.

“He was such a friendly person, not anyone can say anything bad about him and he loved his roller skates. 

“He still had on his roller skates this morning when they shot him. He loved helping people and was a handy man washing cars, painting, also an electrician who fixed washing machines. 

“He was not involved in any gangsterism, he was innocent and everyone knows him as a friendly person who communicates with everyone. 

“We are devastated by this loss. His daughters are still very young - aged around four years and seven years old - and they are heartbroken by this.”

Police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg confirmed that a murder case has been registered for investigation.

Twigg reported: “The circumstances surrounding a shooting incident this morning, 16 December 2025, at about 5am, in Athwood Walk, Hanover Park, where a 32-year-old male was shot and fatally wounded are under investigation. 

“Philippi police responded to a complaint of a shooting at the mentioned address, and upon arrival on the scene they found the victim who sustained a gunshot wound to his head. 

“The victim was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel. The motive for the attack is believed to be gang related. The suspect/s fled the scene and is yet to be arrested.

“A murder case was registered for investigation.”

Police are appealing to anyone with any information about this incident to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the mobile application MySAPS anonymously.