Friday, April 25, 2025

Mitchells Plain boy caught in crossfire; two killed in Eastridge

An 11-year-old boy was left wounded after he was caught in the crossfire in Eastridge, Mitchell’s Plain, on Thursday night. Two other men succumbed to injuries.



Police confirmed that detectives are investigating two counts of murder and one of attempted murder.

‘’ The circumstances surrounding a shooting incident on Thursday evening, 24 April 2025, at about 22:00 on the corner of Malva and Melon Streets, Eastridge, Mitchell’s Plain.. are under investigation. Preliminary investigation suggest that the two males were approached by unknown gunmen who opened fire on them. Both males sustained injuries to their bodies and were declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel. The 11 year old boy sustained a gunshot wound to his neck when he was caught in the cross fire and was transported to a medical facility for medical treatment where he is in a stable condition. The suspects fled the scene and are yet to be arrested,’’ said Sergeant Wesley Twigg, Western Cape police spokesperson.

 

Done By: Mitchum George

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