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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