KEY POINTS
- Law enforcement officials report the incident as five males receiving gunshots along with robbery and burning inside their vehicle at Philippi East.
- The Cape Town police department opens an investigation about the incident while asking citizens for help.
- Multiple shootings during recent attacks in Ravensmead and Belhar alongside Mitchells Plain have increased public security risks.
According to Western Cape police the Philippi East area of Cape Town witnessed five male victims who received fatal gunfire assaults followed by robbery and vehicle arson on Friday night.
Brigadier Novela Potelwa from the police department disclosed how four individuals with weapons intercepted the Better Life area victims then stole from them while firing gunshots before torching their automobile.
The authorities cannot confirm the identities of victims between the ages of 20 and 30 years old.
The investigators are actively probing what prompted the attack because they need public assistance. All individuals possessing valuable details about these incidents should get in touch with Captain Andre Lotter at 079 894 1547.
Spike in violent crimes in Cape Town
According to the police department, the recent burning spree in Cape Town represents the third violent attack during this week.
A man was discovered inside a Ravensmead container with multiple gunshots that led to his death on Wednesday while two other victims suffered injury.
A 34-year-old man lost his life through gunshot wounds by the Belhar graveyard during the same day.
A fatality and hospitalization of another person occurred due to a Mitchezells Plain shooting that took place during Tuesday evening.
The law enforcement believes gang-related activities might connect to these recent fatal incidents.
