13-year-old shot and killed; 3 others injured, in M/Plain

Mitchell’s Plain police are probing the circumstances surrounding a shooting incident that occurred in Beacon Valley on Thursday evening, whereby a 13-year-old boy was shot and killed and three others, aged between 14 and 18, were wounded.

‘’The circumstances surrounding a shooting incident last night (Thursday) at about 20:50 on the corner of Cadillac and Riley Streets Beacon Valley, Mitchell's Plain, are under investigation by Mitchell's Plain SAPS.’’ said Colonel Andrè Traut

According to reports, the occupants of a white vehicle opened fire at the victims. The motive for the shooting is unknown at this stage, and the suspects are yet to be arrested.’’ Traut added.

In a separate incident, police was called to a scene on the corner of Cadillac and Austin Street, Beacon Valley.

The body of an 18-year-old male was found with gunshot wounds to his neck.

‘’The victim was declared dead on the scene by medical personnel. Cases of murder and attempted murder were opened for investigation.’’

Anyone with any information about these incidents is kindly requested to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

 

Done By: Mitchum George