A tragic shooting in Cape Town's Cafda area has left two residents dead and a two-week-old baby without her mother. The incident occurred on Friday, October 9, at about 9:30 am on Ensor Street. Eva Lakay, 45, and Nazeer Williams, 31, were killed in the shooting, with Lakay being a mother of a two-week-old baby. The victims were not related but rented separate accommodation on the same property and knew each other.
According to witnesses, gunmen were chasing an alleged gang member who ran onto the property in an attempt to escape them. The suspects allegedly got out of their vehicle and opened fire, fatally shooting Lakay near the gate and Williams in the yard. Relatives said Lakay had gone outside after hearing the gunshots to call her son, who was playing outside. Both victims died at the scene.
Williams's mother described him as a kind person who was taken from her suddenly. She said she was lying in bed when her son went out to buy sugar, and she later heard the gunshots. Williams's sister paid tribute to him, describing him as a loving and jolly person who adored children. The family is devastated by the loss of Williams, with his sister saying she is in disbelief.
The family of Eva Lakay is also grieving her loss. Her relative described the incident as heartbreaking, saying that Lakay's two-week-old baby will now have to grow up without a mother. The incident has left the community in shock, with many calling for more action to be taken to address gang violence in the area.
Provincial police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg confirmed that Steenberg police are investigating the double murder. He said that police responded to a complaint of a shooting on Friday morning and found two victims with gunshot wounds. Both victims were declared deceased at the scene by medical personnel.
The police investigation is ongoing, with Steenberg detectives working to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. No arrests have been made yet, and the police are appealing for information from the public. The incident has raised concerns about the level of crime in the area and the impact it is having on residents.
The community is coming together to support the families of the victims, with many offering condolences and assistance. The incident serves as a reminder of the need for continued efforts to address crime and gang violence in the area, and for support to be given to those affected by these incidents.
Key points
- A two-week-old baby has been left without her mother after gunmen killed Eva Lakay and Nazeer Williams in a shooting in Cafda, Cape Town.
- The victims were not related but rented separate accommodation on the same property and knew each other.
- The police investigation is ongoing, with no arrests made yet.
