A three year old boy remains in hospital after sustaining head injuries while escaping an active shooting in Atlantis on Sunday.

Public relations officer for the Atlantis Community Police Forum (CPF) Noel Cloete, confirmed that the minor was not hit by a stray bullet, but was wounded while trying to flee the scene.

“An adult was running with the child while the shooting was going on and tripped and fell and the child sustained an open wound to the back of the head and was transferred to a hospital.”

Cloete says active policing has been increased in the area since the attack.

“Currently the situation is stable and under control. The South African Police Service (SAPS) have since increased visibility in the area. These shootings is believed to be gang related and it’s very disturbing for the community because they must live in these areas.”

SAPS says four cases of attempted murder is under investigation following a shooting incident at Eagles Nest, Dura.

Police spokesperson FC Van Wyk says the boy was injured in what is believed to be a gang related incident.

“According to reports the victims aged between 15 and 20, including the three year old were sitting at Eagles Nest when unidentified males approached them and randomly started shooting at them injuring the four victims in the process.”