Western Cape police are investigating the killing of three men in the KTC informal settlement in Gugulethu, Cape Town, on Tuesday morning, 22 September. The South African Police Service (SAPS) reported that Gugulethu officers responded to Z Memani Street at about 09:57 and found the three men with multiple gunshot wounds. All three were declared dead at the scene. The police statement described the injuries and the location but did not publicly name the men.
Detectives from the provincial Serious Violent Crime Unit have taken over the investigation. Police said the circumstances, including the motive and the identities of those responsible, had not been established. The investigation is ongoing, with police appealing to anyone with information to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS application. Information can be supplied anonymously, according to SAPS.
Preliminary information suggests there may have been an altercation involving the victims and unknown people after an alleged robbery of workers installing fibre in the area. However, SAPS stressed that this account has not been confirmed. The police have not announced an arrest in connection with the shooting.
The 22 September statement is the latest official status reviewed for this report. The provincial unit’s investigation continues. SABC News separately reported the same incident after speaking to police spokesperson André Traut. Its account likewise said investigators were still trying to determine the circumstances of the shooting.
The police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. The community's assistance is crucial in helping the police to identify and apprehend the suspects. The incident has raised concerns about the safety and security of residents in the KTC settlement.
The Western Cape police are working to establish the facts surrounding the shooting. The police statement emphasized that the unconfirmed robbery account should not be taken as a finding about the victims' conduct or the reason they were shot. The investigation aims to uncover the truth behind the tragic event.
The incident is a tragic reminder of the violence that can occur in communities. The police's efforts to investigate and bring those responsible to justice are ongoing. The community's cooperation and support are essential in helping the police to solve the case and bring closure to the families of the victims.
Key points
- The police are investigating the killing of three men in Gugulethu's KTC settlement on 22 September.
- The motive behind the shooting and the identities of those responsible have not been established.
- The police are appealing for information from the public to help with the investigation.
