Gunmen open fire on youngsters, kill 1, wound 3 others, Mitchells Plain

South African Police Service

Gunmen open fire on youngsters, kill 1, wound 3 others, Mitchells Plain
Gunmen open fire on youngsters, kill 1, wound 3 others, Mitchells Plain

The circumstances surrounding a shooting incident on the night of 25 February 2021, at about 20:50 on the corner of Cadillac and Riley Streets Beacon Valley, Mitchells Plain where a 13-year-old male was shot and killed and three others aged 14, 16 and 18 were wounded are under investigation by Mitchell’s Plain SAPS.

According to reports, the occupants of a white vehicle opened fire at the victims. The motive for the shooting is unknown at this stage, and the suspects are yet to be arrested.

Police were called to another scene on the corner of Cadillac and Austin Streets Beacon Valley where the body of an 18-year-old male was found with gunshot wounds to his neck. The victim was declared dead on the scene by medical personnel.

Cases of murder and attempted murder were opened for investigation.

Anyone with any information about these incidents is kindly requested to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

SAPS Newsroom

SOURCESouth African Police Service