Cape Town police are investigating after a lively Sunday night turned deadly when three men were gunned down in a residence in Philippi East, while another was wounded, reports Cape {town} Etc.
‘According to reports, the victims were consuming alcohol inside a residence in 18083 Road, Better Life, Philippi East, when unknown assailants entered the premises and opened fire,’ said police spokesperson Colonel André Traut.
The three victims, aged between 28 and 39, were declared deceased on the scene, while the fourth victim was transported to a nearby medical facility for treatment.
‘Detectives are investigating three counts of murder and one of attempted murder,’ added Traut.
‘Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or submit a tip-off anonymously via the MySAPS mobile application.’
The mass shooting follows just a few days after a 16-year-old boy was shot multiple times in a suspected gang-related incident that occurred on the corner of Cecil Road and Dryden Street, Salt River, on Thursday evening, 12 June.
According to police spokesperson, Captain Frederick van Wyk, the young man was sitting with five friends around a fire when an unidentified male approached them, going directly to the victim, and shot him several times in the leg before fleeing the scene.
‘The victim was taken to a nearby medical facility for treatment,’ added van Wyk. No arrests have been made as yet.
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