Tuesday, August 17, 2021

M/Plain police on manhunt for suspects who shot a man in Eastridge

Mitchells Plain police are on the manhunt for unknown suspects after they shot a man in Eastridge on Friday.

The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. The incident is believed to be gang-related

‘’On Friday (2021-08-13), at about 21:20, they responded to a complaint in Bontebok Street in Eastridge. According to reports the victim was chased by occupants in a black VW Golf, who fired numerous gunshots at him. The victim fled into a nearby premises and were declared deceased by the medical personnel at a nearby hospital. The motive for the attack is possibly gang related,’’ says Warrant Officer, Joseph Swartbooi.

Anyone with information is urged to call the investigating officer Detective Sergeant Randal Davids on 079 894 1511 or alternatively call Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

 

Done By: Mitchum George

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