Cape Town – A triple murder and attempted double murder occurred in Gugulethu, Cape Town, on Wednesday night, adding to a wave of violence in the Western Cape.
Three men were found shot dead in a bedroom, and two others were injured and hospitalised, police spokesperson Colonel Andrè Traut said.
“At approximately 23:00, police responded to reports of a shooting in Moletsane Street, New Crossroads. Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered the bodies of three men with gunshot wounds in a bedroom.
“Two other male victims had also sustained gunshot wounds and were already transported to a medical facility for treatment,” Traut said.
#sapsWC #SAPS Provincial Serious and Violent Crime Unit has launched an investigation into a triple murder and attempted double murder that occurred at Moletsane Street, New Crossroads in Gugulethu late last night, 16/07.
Police recovered the bodies of 3 men with gunshot wounds… pic.twitter.com/zYlenw3C1g
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) July 17, 2025
Police say four armed suspects opened fire before fleeing with cellphones and a firearm.
All victims are in their thirties, and the motive is under investigation.
This follows a mass shooting in Gugulethu last month and a string of gang-related shootings in Mitchells Plain earlier in July, which left over 20 people dead across the province.
Police are urging anyone with information to to contact Crime Stop on 08600-10111 or to use the MySAPS app.
