Two dead, two injured in suspected gang shooting in Cape Town
Gunmen opened fire on a VW Polo; suspects fled the scene.
The Anti-Gang Unit is investigating murder and attempted murder cases.
Anti-Gang Unit detectives are on the hunt for gunmen who shot and killed two people and seriously injured another two in Parow, Cape Town, on Saturday afternoon.
A fifth person managed to escape unharmed.
Western Cape police spokesperson Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi said preliminary reports indicated that the occupants of the silver VW Polo were travelling on Voortrekker Road when unknown armed men opened fire on their vehicle.
'Two men did not survive the onslaught on their lives whilst two others were transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment, and another male escaped unharmed.
'The unknown suspects fled the scene and they are yet to be arrested. The motive for this attack is believed to be gang-related,' said Swartbooi.
Supplied by a witness at the crime scene
Police said the Anti-Gang Unit were investigating two counts of murder and three counts of attempted murder.
The chairperson of Parow's community policing forum (CPF), Bronwin Daniels, condemned the shooting.
'This act of violence is deeply concerning and something we do not condone. We want to reassure the community that we remain committed to working with all relevant stakeholders to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents,' said Daniels.
She said that, because the incident was under investigation, the CPF had limited information.
Daniels said:
We have full confidence in the ongoing efforts of SAPS to uncover the facts and bring those responsible to justice. We encourage the community to remain calm and united, and to continue reporting any suspicious activity through the proper channels.
The CPF conveyed their condolences to the families of the deceased and injured.
Anyone with information can call Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
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