A shootout in the early hours of Sunday morning is currently being investigated by police after a gunman was shot dead and a security guard wounded in Cape Town.
The incident is believed to have happened at the Grand Africa Café & Beach in Granger Bay, a venue that previously featured in an extortion case over the control of security services at some Cape Town venues.
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The state alleged, in certain court cases, that the crimes were tied to an underworld battle. Yesterday, a spokesperson for Grand Africa Café & Beach told Daily Maverick, via a statement, that a shootout took place in the parking lot, shortly before 2am on Sunday, after the establishment had closed.
“A suspicious individual wearing a helmet entered the parking lot of Grand Africa Café & Beach,” read the statement.
“Security personnel asked the individual to please remove his helmet. As an unprovoked response, the suspect shot at the security officer, injuring him. Our security function is outsourced.”
“The security services team on site was forced to return fire in self-defense as the perpetrator continued to discharge his weapon after wounding the security officer.”
According to the statement, more security personnel, police and medical workers were on the scene within minutes.
“We would like to commend all response teams for their incredibly fast response and professional handling of this unexpected situation,” the statement added.
“The security team and management of Grand Africa Café & Beach are cooperating with the SAPS’ investigation.”
“We have been informed by SAPS that similar incidents have occurred at other venues across the city.”
Meanwhile, Western Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Wesley Twigg, confirmed Sunday’s shooting.
“A shootout between the victim and the deceased occurred after they had an argument,” Twigg said. “Both were taken to a medical facility for medical treatment where the 40-year-old male later died due to injuries sustained.”
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