Gunmen Storm Delft Home, Kill Mom (38) And Son (12) In Bloody Mass Shooting

A 38-year-old mother and her 12-year-old son have been killed in a shocking mass shooting at a home in Leiden Avenue, Delft, on Friday night.

Four other people were wounded in the attack, which has left the community gripped by fear. The victims were among eight people inside the house when gunmen struck.

Reports indicate that the suspects gained access by knocking on the door before opening fire.

Gunmen Open Fire Inside Delft Home After Knocking on Door

According to information gathered at the scene, an unknown man approached the house and knocked. When the door was opened, the attackers began shooting at those inside.

Residents in the area described a tense atmosphere, with many too afraid to speak openly due to safety concerns. Some believe the shooting may be linked to gang activity in the area.

When reporters arrived, neighbours said the house remained empty, with visible signs of the violence still inside.

Victims Left Fighting for Life as Community Lives in Fear

A relative of one of the injured victims confirmed that their family member is in a critical condition in hospital but declined to comment further.

They said their loved one had no involvement in any wrongdoing and was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time.

An anonymous resident alleged: “They sell drugs at the house where the shooting took place.”

He claimed: “A white VW Polo pulled up, and the occupants of that vehicle got out and knocked on the door.

“When the door was opened, that was when they shot everyone. At the time of the shooting, everyone was in the house, including the babies.

“The mother and her son were shot dead, and the 21-year-old brother is in critical condition in the hospital.

“Two women were in the house who were shot and wounded in the shooting, but they don’t live there.”

Police Investigate Motive as Murder and Attempted Murder Cases Opened

Police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg confirmed that authorities are still working to establish the motive behind the attack.

“Delft police registered two counts of murder and four of attempted murder following a shooting incident on Friday night, 10 April 2026, at about 10.45pm, in Leiden Avenue, Delft, where a 38-year-old female and a 12-year-old boy were shot and fatally wounded, and two males and two females between 19 and 61 were wounded.

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“Police members responded to a complaint of a shooting, and upon arrival on the scene, they found the victims who sustained gunshot wounds to their bodies.

“The 38 and 12-year-old victims were declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel, while the other victims were transported to a medical facility for treatment.

“According to reports, an unknown male knocked on the door, and when the door was opened, the suspect opened fire on the victims and fled the scene.

“The motive for the attack is yet to be determined.”

Police have urged anyone with information to come forward by contacting Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or by using the MySAPS mobile app anonymously.