Wednesday, March 05, 2025

One dead, five others injured in suspected gang-related shooting in Mitchell’s Plain

A suspected gang-related shooting in Mitchell’s Plain has left one person dead and five others injured. The incident which occurred in Bicycle Crescent in Beacon Valley, on Tuesday afternoon, are being probed by police.

A police spokesperson said a 35-year-old man was shot and fatally wounded and five others aged between 12 and 44 injured.

‘’According to reports SAPS members responded to a shooting incident at the mentioned address and on arrival found one male with multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. He was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel,’’ said Captain F.C Van Wyk, Western Cape police spokesperson.

‘’During further investigation it was established that the deceased and victims were sitting on the pavement under a tree when a white VW Polo, stopped next to them and four occupants got out and started shooting at them,’’ he added.

Van Wyk said the suspects fled the scene in the VW Polo and are yet to be arrested.

Anyone with information regarding this shooting incident is requested to contact Crime Stop 08600 10111.

 

Done by: Mitchum George

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