Five people were killed on the Cape Flats this morning. Police say three people were killed in the one shooting incident in Gugulethu, with the second incident taking place in the Marikana informal settlement in Philippi-East. Both these murders occurred in the early hours of this morning. Colonel Andrè Traut says several other people were wounded in the two incidents.
Five people were killed on the Cape Flats
Colonel Traut says the first shooting occurred on J. Nontulo Street, Gugulethu. Some individuals were socialising in a backyard when unknown suspects gained access to the premises and opened fire, before fleeing the scene. Police suspect this could have been a targeted hit. Officers say a 24-year-old man had survived the attack.
Two deadly shootings
In a separate incident in the Marikana informal settlement, in Philippi East, two people were fatally shot, and another two people were taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds. Traut says the circumstances surrounding this attack suggest that robbery may have been the motive. Police have condemned these senseless attacks and are mobilising resources to bring those responsible to justice. People with information are urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS mobile application anonymously.
