Double murder in Eersteriver; Teenager left wounded

Western Cape police together with other Law Enforcement agencies are conducting crime prevention initiatives in Eersterivier to combat gang violence and to stabilise and restore calm to the area. This comes as two men – aged 20 and 25 - were fatally shot and a 16-year-old boy wounded in Warwick Crescent, Stratford Green, on Sunday morning.

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Police confirmed to Bush Radio News that the incident occurred just after 08:00

‘’Kleinvlei police were called to the crime scene where they found the victims with gunshot wounds to their bodies. The 20 and 25-year-old victims were declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel, while the 16 year old victim was taken to a medical facility for treatment. According to reports, the victims were standing in the road when a white vehicle drove up to them and one of the occupants of the vehicle opened fire on them before fleeing the scene,’’ said Sergeant Wesley Twigg, Western Cape police spokesperson.

Police have opened murder and attempted murder cases for investigation.

 

Done By: Mitchum George

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