WATCH: Wanted man among suspects in Salt River fatal drive-by shooting

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Three men, including a suspect wanted for another crime, have been arrested in connection with a fatal driveby shooting in Salt River on Wednesday night.

 

Woodstock police report that several men were shot when a vehicle drove by on the corners of Burns and Pope Streets at around 22:40.

 

“According to reports, several males were sitting at the crime scene when a white Bantam bakkie stopped near them and fired several shots,” said Western Cape SAPS spokesperson, Constable Ndakhe Gwala.

 

Two men were injured and transported to the hospital, but the 26-year-old victim succumbed to his injuries. The other victim was 27 years old. 

 

A murder and attempted murder case has been opened at the Woodstock Police Station in this regard.

 

The suspects “believed to be linked to the shooting” were later apprehended by the members of the Police Flying Squad. It was then that police found that one of the suspects was wanted by the Woodstock SAPS in connection with seperate attempted murder case.

 

“The suspects will appear in the Cape Town Magistrate’s court once they have been charged,” said Gwala.

 

 

 

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Caitlin Maledo
Caitlin Maledo
Caitlin is an enthusiastic journalist, that has been exploring her interest in broadcast media since 2019. With a natural curiosity for the world around her, you'll always find her poking around hidden gems throughout Cape Town and surrounds.

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