A series of shootings across Salt River and Mowbray has left one man dead and others injured, raising fresh concerns over persistent gun violence in parts of Cape Town.
Police are investigating multiple shooting incidents that took place over the past week in Salt River and Mowbray, with authorities yet to make any arrests.
In Salt River, a 25-year-old man was found dead inside a bullet-riddled tow truck at the corner of Lower Main and Chatham Road. The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was declared dead on the scene. Police have opened a murder case, and the circumstances surrounding the attack remain under investigation.
Provincial police spokesperson Constable Ndakhe Gwala confirmed that officers responded to reports of the shooting shortly after 7pm, discovering the vehicle with the deceased inside.
In a separate incident in Shelley Street, also in Salt River, a 40-year-old man was shot multiple times late at night. According to police, the shooting occurred after 11pm, and the victim was transported to hospital for medical treatment.
Provincial police spokesperson Thembakazi Mpendukwana said an attempted murder case has been registered.
“He was taken to the nearest hospital for medical treatment. No arrest has been made yet regarding this incident. The investigation is ongoing,” Mpendukwana said.
Meanwhile, in Mowbray, a 30-year-old man was gunned down in broad daylight at the corner of Victoria Road and Queen Street.
Police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg said officers responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 11am.
“Upon arrival on the scene, they found the victim, who had sustained gunshot wounds to his body,” Twigg said.
The victim was declared dead on the scene by medical personnel. According to police reports, the suspects approached in a vehicle before opening fire and fleeing.
“The motive for the attack is yet to be established,” Twigg added.
Authorities have not confirmed whether the incidents are linked, but investigations into all three cases remain ongoing.
Police have appealed to members of the public to come forward with any information that could assist in identifying the suspects, urging witnesses to contact Crime Stop or use the MySAPS mobile application anonymously.
