Western Cape Police are investigating a string of shooting incidents across the City this past weekend that left five people dead and five others injured.
The most recent incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, when three men aged between 18 and 39 were gunned down in Daventry Street, Stradford Green, Eersterivier.
Police say three armed suspects entered a yard where the victims were sitting at around 00:40 and opened fire before fleeing on foot. Kleinvlei SAPS registered three counts of murder, and no arrests have yet been made.
On Saturday evening, a 15-year-old boy was shot and killed in Canterbury Street, Eureka Estate, Ravensmead. Three others, aged 13, 16 and 63, sustained gunshot wounds and were rushed to the hospital for treatment.
Police confirmed a case of murder and three counts of attempted murder have been opened. The motive is under investigation.
Earlier that same day, a 19-year-old man was killed and two others, aged 18 and 19, were wounded in Wallacedene, Kraaifontein. This follows a shooting incident at the corner of Fukuse and Manuel Street.
According to reports, the victims were found at a local medical facility after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds. Kraaifontein police are investigating a murder and two counts of attempted murder.
The motives behind all three shootings remain unclear, and no arrests have been made. Police detectives from the Serious and Violent Crimes unit are leading the investigations.
Authorities have appealed to the public for assistance.
“Anyone with any information about this fatal incident is kindly requested to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the mobile application MySAPS anonymously.”
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