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News24
6 days ago
- News24
Gangsterism not ruled out after bodies of 4 men found in Cape Town suburb
The bodies of four men who were shot dead were found at Overcome Heights in Muizenberg, Cape Town, on Wednesday morning. 'While gangsterism has not been ruled out as a possible motive, investigators are pursuing all lines of enquiry in an effort to bring those responsible to justice,' police spokesperson Colonel Andrè Traut said. 'Detectives attached to the Anti-Gang Unit are working tirelessly to determine the events that led to the incident,' he added. News24 previously reported that 24 people had been killed in eight shootings in July. On 3 July, five men were killed and seven others injured in Mitchells Plain. Just hours later, another two were killed in the same area. On 8 July, a gunman opened fire on a group of teenagers in Philippi East, killing one and wounding three. On 13 July, four people, including an 80-year-old woman, were shot dead in a home in Bishop Lavis. On 16 July, three people were killed and two were injured in New Crossroads, Gugulethu. This came less than a month after a shooting claimed seven lives in Gugulethu. On 20 July, two people were killed in a Lentegeur shooting, and one person was injured. Anyone who has information about the Muizenberg attack is urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
Malay Mail
06-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Third armed robbery suspect shot dead in Sungai Petani, over 30 past offences linked to RM6m crime spree
SUNGAI PETANI, July 6 — Police have shot dead another man believed to be involved in a series of armed robberies, just a day after two other suspects were killed in a shootout in Jitra. The 34-year-old suspect was fatally shot during a similar shootout with police at 7.50 pm in Bandar Puteri Jaya, according to acting director of the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Datuk Fadil Marsus. "This was a special operation led by Bukit Aman CID in collaboration with several state contingents and all branches of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM). "Today, we encountered an individual believed to be part of a gang involved in a series of armed robberies across several states. Attempts were made to arrest him, but he resisted and a shootout ensued, leading to his death,' he told reporters at the scene. A pistol and several other items were recovered from the suspect, who had more than 30 prior criminal records. Fadil said police believe the suspect was also a key member of a criminal group, comprising over a dozen members, responsible for a string of armed robberies, gangsterism and drug trafficking dating back to 2022, which caused losses estimated at nearly RM6 million. "Our investigations indicate this suspect was also involved in three recent armed robberies in Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, and Perak,' he added. Fadil emphasised that the police would continue to act aggressively to apprehend individuals involved in violent crimes, especially those involving firearms. The case is being investigated under Section 307 of the Penal Code. Yesterday morning, two other suspected criminals were shot dead by police in a shootout near the North-South Expressway exit near Bandar Darul Aman in Jitra. — Bernama
Malay Mail
03-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Cops suspect gang link in Penang school drive-by shooting but victim denies knowing gunmen
SEBERANG PERAI, July 3 — A man who escaped unhurt in a shooting incident on Tuesday had reclined his seat when he saw a motorcycle heading towards his vehicle, said Penang Deputy Police Chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin. He said the man had already reclined his seat halfway while waiting to pick up his child in his four-wheel drive outside a primary school in Sungai Nyior. 'The man said he saw a motorcycle speeding towards his vehicle and immediately reclined the seat until it was fully flat. 'That's when the two suspects on the motorcycle opened fire, but the bullets missed him,' he said. 'Police are currently conducting further investigations, and we do not rule out the possibility that the victim knew the two men who shot at his vehicle, even though he denies it,' Mohd Alwi said when met at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Batu Kawan Market at Bandar Cassia. He said the man, in his 40s, is a businessman with four prior criminal records. Police are also not ruling out links to gangsterism. Initial investigations revealed that the man was previously a gang member but is no longer involved in such activities, he said. 'We have formed a task force to carry out a detailed investigation into the case, including efforts to track down the two men who fired the shots,' he said. The case is being investigated under Section 3 of the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971 and Section 307 of the Penal Code for attempted murder. Mohd Alwi assured the public that although the incident took place in front of a school, the situation remains under control. 'We have increased security measures,' he said. In the 5.40pm incident on Tuesday, two suspects on a motorcycle fired five shots at the man's front window while he was waiting for his child outside SK Sungai Nyior. The man was not injured.
News24
05-06-2025
- Politics
- News24
Only solution to gangsterism: Fix one broken neighbourhood at a time
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