Residents of Rocklands, Mitchells Plain, are living in fear of a potential gang retaliation after a shooting incident on Tuesday night left two men dead. The victims, aged 33 and 37, were shot at the corner of Weltevreden Road and Robin Street at around 8:53pm. According to eyewitnesses, the suspects were dropped off by a silver BMW and approached the victims before opening fire. The motives behind the attack are believed to be gang-related.
The police have confirmed that two murder cases are being investigated, and Lieutenant Colonel Frederick van Wyk stated that Mitchells Plain SAPS members responded to a complaint of a shooting incident. Upon arrival, they found the bodies of two adult males with multiple gunshot wounds, and both were declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel. The police have registered two counts of murder for investigation.
According to a crime activist and member of the Community Police Forum, who wishes to remain anonymous due to fear for their safety, the situation in the area is very tense, and this shooting incident is likely to cause a gang retaliation. The activist mentioned that the victims were previously part of the School Boys and Fancy Boys gangs.
The police are appealing to anyone with information that could assist the investigation to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or submit information via the MySAPS mobile application. The community is urged to remain indoors and avoid the affected areas, especially after multiple shots were fired in Tafelsig on the same night.
The shooting incident in Rocklands is the latest in a series of gang-related violence in the area. Residents are calling for increased police presence and action to be taken to address the gang problem. The police have assured the community that they are working hard to bring the perpetrators to justice.
The victims' identities have not been released, but it is understood that they had alleged links to gangs in the area. The police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting and are working to identify the suspects. A reward has been offered for information that could lead to the arrest of the perpetrators.
The community in Rocklands and surrounding areas remains on high alert, with residents urged to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police. The police are working to prevent further incidents and to bring those responsible for the shooting to justice.
Key points
- The police are investigating two murder cases after two men were gunned down in a suspected gang hit in Rocklands, Mitchells Plain.
- The motive behind the attack is believed to be gang-related, and the police are working to identify the suspects.
- The community is urged to remain indoors and avoid the affected areas, especially after multiple shots were fired in Tafelsig on the same night.
