Detectives attached to the Provincial Serious Violent Crime Unit are investigating a triple murder after a shooting in Kanana informal settlement, Gugulethu, on Saturday, June 27.
Police said that at about 7pm, three gunmen arrived at a shack in NY111, Kanana, allegedly looking for the owner of the dwelling who was not at home at the time.
The gunmen reportedly waited for her return and upon her arrival, opened fire on her and other occupants.
Two woman, aged 41 and 36, and man, 21, were declared dead on the scene.
Several other occupants fled during the attack and were unharmed.
The South African Police Service said the motive for the murders was yet to be determined, although preliminary information suggested that the incident might have been a targeted attack.
No arrests have been made and the investigation remains ongoing.
- Three gunmen attacked a shack in Kanana informal settlement, Gugulethu, on June 27 around 7pm, targeting the owner who was initially absent.
- Upon her return, the gunmen opened fire, killing two women (aged 41 and 36) and one man (aged 21) at the scene.
- Several other occupants escaped unharmed during the shooting.
- Police suspect the attack was targeted, but the motive remains unclear and under investigation.
- No arrests have been made yet; the Provincial Serious Violent Crime Unit is actively investigating the case.
