Two people were shot dead in Camps Bay on Wednesday afternoon.

Police confirmed the perpetrators fled the scene after the shooting occurred.

Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi says the circumstances surrounding the shooting incident are still under investigation.

“Camps Bay police responded to a complaint today, Wednesday. Upon arrival at the scene, at around 15:40 in Victoria Road, they found the body of an unknown man who sustained gunshot wounds to his body.”

Swartbooi said that, after further inspection of the surrounding area, the body of a second unknown man, who was also shot, was found.

Swartbooi said both victims were declared dead on the scene.

“The unknown suspects fled the scene and are yet to be arrested. The motive for the attack is unknown. Camps Bay police are investigating two counts of murder,” he said.

The ward councillor, Nicola Jowell, said it appears the one victim was a specific target, and he is believed to be a member of a taxi association.

Jowell says an innocent bystander was also caught in the crossfire and died on the scene.

Jowell has commended the Camps Bay CPF who immediately responded to the scene, and helping the SAPS with tracking the vehicle’s movements through the area’s extensive CCTV network.

Camps Bay Community Safety Initiative said the suspects are believed to have immediately fled the scene.

Source: News24