Serious and Violent Crime Unit detectives probe fatal attack on tavern patrons in Mitchells Plain

Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape
 

WESTERN CAPE – Detectives attached to the Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit are probing the circumstances that left three men with fatal gunshot wounds and six others injured last night in Mitchells Plain in what is believed to be a gang related incident. At around 19:30 two unknown assailants opened fire at a group of men aged between 29 and 46 at a tavern in Stratus Street in Rocklands, killing three of the men on the scene. The injured victims were admitted to hospital for medical treatment while the suspects fled which initiated a large-scale manhunt in the vicinity and adjacent neighbourhoods.

In the meantime, additional operational forces have been deployed in the area to curb retaliation or any other form of violence, as gangsterism holding communities at ransom will not be allowed.

Any person who can shed light on the matter, or who can assist police with information is kindly requested to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or by using the mobile application, MySAPS anonymously.
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