Cape Town – Three people were killed and a teenage girl injured after gunmen stormed a house in Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, in a brazen daytime attack.
The shooting took place on Tuesday afternoon in the Rocklands area when police responded to reports of gunfire at a house in Viscount Street at about 16:50.
Western Cape police spokesperson Colonel Andrè Traut said the suspects allegedly forced their way into the home before opening fire on the occupants.
“Three unidentified males allegedly concealed their faces with balaclavas, entered the house and opened fire on the occupants before fleeing the scene,” Traut said.
Three people were killed during the attack, including a 39-year-old woman, a 29-year-old man and a 36-year-old man.
A 15-year-old girl who was injured in the shooting was transported to a nearby hospital by paramedics for medical treatment.
Police believe the attackers may have carefully planned the assault. According to Traut, the suspects reportedly arrived at the property in a grey vehicle before entering the house and carrying out the shooting.
#sapsWC #SAPS in the Western Cape has launched a murder and attempted murder investigation following a fatal shooting incident in Rocklands, Mitchells Plain on Tuesday afternoon, 10/03.
At approximately 16:50, police responded to a complaint at a residence in Viscount Street… pic.twitter.com/7B3DqOPq53
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) March 11, 2026
Crime scene investigators collected spent cartridges and other evidence at the scene as part of the ongoing investigation.
Traut said investigators suspect the shooting could be linked to gang activity, although authorities have not yet confirmed the exact motive.
“The motive for the attack is believed to be gang-related; however, this forms part of the investigation,” he said.
The case has since been handed over to the Anti-Gang Unit, which is now leading the investigation. According to police, no arrests had been made at the time of reporting.
Police have also appealed to members of the public to assist with information that could help identify and locate the suspects.
“We will treat all information received with the strictest confidentiality,” Traut said, urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stop or submit tips through the MySAPS mobile application.
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Compiled by Lisabeal Nqamqhele
