A man was shot dead inside Wynberg Magistrate’s Court in Cape Town. Police are investigating the gang-related motive behind the attack.
Key Points:
- A man died after gunmen shot him at Wynberg Magistrate’s Court on April 8, 2025.
- The alleged gunmen arrived in a white Toyota Quantum and fled after the attack.
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Police suspect gang members carried out the shooting and urge witnesses to come forward.
Shooting Incident Rocks Courtroom
A shooting incident at Wynberg Magistrate’s Court in Cape Town left one man dead and shocked the local judicial system. The tragic event occurred just before 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The victim, who sustained three gunshot wounds to the head, sat in the lobby outside a courtroom. Eyewitnesses reported that the alleged gunmen arrived in a white Toyota Quantum. They entered the court building and walked up to the victim before opening fire.
Chaos Erupts in Court Corridors
As soon as the shots rang out, panic swept through the court’s corridors. People inside scrambled for safety. Many dove to the ground to protect themselves. The gunmen, having carried out the attack with apparent ease, fled the scene immediately after the shooting. The gunmen left the building in disarray, and witnesses reacted in fear.
Gang-Related Attack Suspected
Authorities now suspect gang members carried out the shooting. However, the exact motive remains unclear. Western Cape police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg confirmed the event. He stated that police had opened a murder case for investigation.
“Wynberg police have registered a murder case for investigation following a shooting incident at the court in Church Road, Wynberg, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The victim sustained gunshot wounds to his body. Medical personnel declared him deceased on the scene,” Twigg said.
Police Appeal for Information
The investigation continues, but police have not made any arrests. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
“The motive for the attack forms part of the police investigation. Twigg added that police have not yet made any arrests.
The police encourage members of the public with any knowledge of the shooting to contact Crime Stop at 08600 10111. They can also use the MySAPS mobile application to report details anonymously.
As the investigation progresses, authorities are working hard to piece together the circumstances surrounding this violent attack at a public institution.
