Six killed in 2 separate incidents in Cape Town

Western Cape police are investigating the murders of six people that occurred in two separate incidents in the early hours of Tuesday

In the first incident, which occurred at around 02:50, four people were shot and killed in Ndabeni. According to police, officers discovered three women aged between 20 and 52, and a man, inside an informal dwelling.

‘’All four victims sustained fatal gunshot wounds and were declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel. The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation and no arrests have been made,’’ said Colonel Andrè Traut, Western Cape police spokesperson.

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In an unrelated incident, that occurred 5 minutes later, police found four men with gunshot wounds at the Maitland cemetery in Voortrekker Road, Kensington. Two of whom were found deceased. Police suspects the incident to be gang-related.

‘’The motive for this attack is believed to be gang-related. Anti-Gang Unit detectives are investigating two counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder. No arrests have yet been effected,’’ said Colonel Andrè Traut, Western Cape police spokesperson.

Police condemned the attack.

‘’The South African Police Service in the Western Cape strongly condemns the senseless violence… The SAPS will relentlessly pursue those responsible with the full might of the law and remains committed to restoring safety in affected communities,’’ said Traut.

 

Done by: Elona Sibunzi