Three Men Shot Outside Popular Woodstock Barbershop In Suspected Gang Attack

Three men have been shot and wounded in a suspected gang-related attack outside a popular barbershop in Woodstock, Cape Town.

The shooting happened at approximately 9.20pm on Tuesday, when two suspects allegedly opened fire on the men standing outside the business at the corner of Argyle and Victoria Road.

One of the victims, a man of Cameroonian descent, was shot in the leg and apparently struck above the eye by a bullet fragment.

Three Men Targeted In Woodstock Shooting

Community Policing Forum public relations officer Gary Adams said the suspects fired five shots towards the three men before fleeing.

“Tuesday night at approximately 9.20pm, two assailants stood on the corner of Argyle and Victoria Road, Woodstock, and fired five shots in the direction of three men outside a popular barbershop.

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“One male of Cameroonian descent was shot in the leg and it seems a second bullet ricocheted and struck above his eye. The injured victim was stabilised and taken to hospital by ER services.

“Woodstock SAPS detectives were promptly on the scene and initiated the investigation. There is high suspicion that the incident is gang-related, but it is still subject to investigation as SAPS are following all leads. No arrests have been made yet.”

Police Investigate Three Attempted Murder Cases

Police spokesperson Thembakazi Mpendukana confirmed that Woodstock SAPS had opened three attempted murder cases following the shooting.

“Woodstock SAPS has opened three attempted murder cases following a shooting incident that occurred at the corner of Argyle and Victoria Road, Woodstock, on Tuesday, 10 November around 9.20pm.

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“Reports state that two unknown suspects started firing shots at three adult male victims then fled the scene on foot. No arrest has been made yet and the investigation continues.”

Police have confirmed that no arrests have been made and that detectives are continuing to investigate the incident.

Although the attack is suspected to be gang-related, authorities have not confirmed a motive. Police are following all leads.