Police in Cape Town are investigating the death of a four-year-old girl who was shot and killed in a wendy house on the corners of Bruce and Edward Streets, Woodgate Court in Ottery on Wednesday, September 29.
According to SAPS, the young girl was admitted to the hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. Police spokesperson Colonel Andrè Traut said a 48-year-old male also sustained a gunshot wound and was admitted to hospital.
“Three suspects fled the scene and are being sought. It is believed that rival gangs shot at each other and that the girl was caught in the crossfire.
“Anyone who can assist the police with information, or know the whereabouts of the suspects is requested to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111,” Traut said.
Meanwhile, Melvin Volkwyn was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment by the Western Cape High Court on Monday, September 27 for murdering one-year-old Orderick Lucas in May of 2017.
The 42-year-old Volkwyn was found guilty of Orderick’s murder in August but he has maintained his innocence throughout the trial, News24 reports. Acting Judge Nolundi Nyati, who handed down the sentence described Volwkyn as a “monster” and said that he deserved a heavier sentence.
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