Mitchell’s Plain police have opened an inquest after the body of a 20-year-old man was found in the passage way, near Quicktrip Bakery in Portland, on Friday morning.
The police’s FC van Wyk said officers found the body at
around 7a.m.
‘’On 2023-01-05 at about 07:00, the body of the 20 year old
victim was found in the passage way, in Portlands, Mitchells Plain. A post-mortem will be conducted to determine
the cause of death. An inquest was opened for investigation,’’ said Captain F.C
Van Wyk
PHOTO: Getty ImagesMeanwhile, a 39-year-old man was shot and killed at the
Town Centre, also in Mitchells Plain, earlier this week.
The police’s Joseph Swartbooi said the incident could be
gang-related
‘’Mitchells Plain responded to a complaint on Wednesday 03 January 2024.
Upon their arrival near to the Town Centre at around 17:50, they found the body
of a 39-year-old man who sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his body,’’ said
Warrant Officer, Joseph Swartbooi.
‘’The victim was declared deceased on the scene by the medical personnel. The unknown suspects fled the scene and they are yet to be arrested. The possibility that the motive for this attack can be gang related is not excluded. Mitchells Plain police are investigating a case of murder,’’ he added.
Anyone with information regarding the incidents are urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111
Done by: Mitchum George
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