Father Of Two And Another Man Killed In Taxi Hit

A father of two, Jerome Fitzgibbons, and another man were shot and killed while travelling in a taxi in Elsies River, Cape Town. The incident occurred just minutes after Jerome left his home on Owen Road. The two unknown assailants fled the scene on foot, leaving behind a devastated community.

Jerome’s wife, Marolene Fitzgibbon, and their 11-year-old son were called to the scene after receiving the devastating news from a neighbour. Their two-year-old son was at home at the time.

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Marolene expressed her shock and grief, stating that Jerome knew the other victim, but did not identify him. She described her husband as a good man and a good father, emphasizing that he was not involved in any criminal activities.

According to Marolene, Jerome was on his way to work as a welding engineer in Atlantis when the incident occurred. She recalled how they would both walk to the taxis every morning. The devastated widow expressed her disbelief, stating that her husband did not deserve to die in such a manner.

The police are currently investigating the incident as two counts of murder. Sergeant Wesley Twigg, a police spokesperson, mentioned that the possibility of the incident being gang-related will be thoroughly examined.

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Elsies River Community policing forum (CPF) chairperson, Imhraan Mukkadam, confirmed the existence of a gang war in the area, calling for additional resources to address the escalating violence.

The community is in shock and condemns the killing, regardless of the motive. The trauma experienced by the people in the taxi is unimaginable. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting incident to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111.