Cape Town Shooting Leaves Three Men Dead And Woman Critically Injured

Three men have been killed and a woman critically injured in a shooting in Lentegeur, Cape Town, with police searching for four suspects who allegedly fled in a white Nissan Almera.

The shooting happened in Blombos Street at about 11.15pm on Wednesday. When police arrived, they found two men suffering from gunshot wounds, but both had already died at the scene.

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A third man who had also been shot was later discovered on Eisleben Road after apparently escaping from the attackers. He was declared dead, while a seriously wounded woman was taken to hospital.

Lentegeur Shooting Leaves Three Men Dead

Western Cape police spokesperson Colonel André Traut said the victims were allegedly approached by four armed men travelling in a white Nissan Almera with tinted windows.

“It is alleged that four armed suspects, travelling in a white Nissan Almera with tinted windows, approached the victims and opened fire before fleeing the area,” Traut said.

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Police have not confirmed what prompted the attack. However, investigators are following information pointing towards a possible gang-related motive.

Lentegeur Triple Murder Investigated By Anti-Gang Unit

The Anti-Gang Unit has taken responsibility for investigating the triple murder and attempted murder. Detectives are following up on information that could help establish what happened and identify those responsible.

Investigators are also searching the area for potential CCTV footage. Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the shooting or may have information about the suspects to come forward.

The identities of the three men who died and the injured woman have not been disclosed.

Police Appeal For Information On Lentegeur Gunmen

Western Cape Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant-General Sizakhele Dyantyi expressed concern following the loss of life and called on investigators to work quickly to identify and arrest the suspects.

Anyone with information about the Lentegeur shooting or the whereabouts of the suspects can contact the investigating officer or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Information can also be submitted anonymously through the MySAPS mobile application.