Cape Town – Two separate shooting incidents in Gauteng and the Western Cape have left six people dead and two others injured, prompting police to launch investigations and appeal for information from the public.
In Gauteng, an off-duty Public Order Policing (POP) officer and a civilian were shot and killed in Tsakane on Monday night, while in Cape Town, four men were killed and two others wounded in a mass shooting in Nyanga.
The Gauteng incident unfolded near a local supermarket, where the off-duty police officer was reportedly attacked by three unknown men.
Gauteng police said the suspects allegedly targeted the officer before moving to a nearby street.
“The off-duty officer was reportedly at a local supermarket when attacked by three unknown men who shot him dead. The suspects reportedly proceeded to another street around the corner and shot another victim inside his vehicle,” the police said in a statement.
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Police have not yet established a motive for the shooting and investigations are continuing.
Meanwhile, in the Western Cape, four people were killed and two others injured in a mass shooting in Nyanga.
According to The Citizen, the victims were attacked when gunmen opened fire, leaving four people dead at the scene and two others requiring medical treatment.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, while detectives from specialised units have been tasked with tracing those responsible.
Western Cape police spokesperson Colonel André Traut said investigators are pursuing all available leads.
“Detectives are following up on all leads to identify and arrest those responsible. Additional police resources have been deployed to the area. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS mobile application anonymously,” Traut said.
No arrests have been announced in either case.
The incidents add to growing concerns over violent crime and gun-related killings across the country, with police urging communities to assist investigations by providing information that could lead to the arrest and prosecution of those responsible.
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Compiled by Glaan Sibuyi
