12 year old boy in hospital following shootout between rival gangs

A 12-year-old boy in recovery following a shootout between ongoing-rival gangs in Bonteheuwel.

He got caught in a crossfire after he sustained several gunshot wounds during Sunday evening's gun battle.

The police's Joseph Swartbooi: "Police units responded to a complaint at about 20.50pm near to Yellowwood Street in Bonteheuwel as a result of local gang members firing shots upon each other. In the process, a 12-year-old boy sustained gunshot wounds and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment."

By Everngelista Muza