Triple Murder in Joe Slovo: Three Gunned Down In Late-Night Milnerton Shooting

The quiet streets of Joe Slovo in Milnerton, Cape Town turned into a crime scene on Saturday night after a hail of bullets left three people dead in what police have described as a brutal shooting.

Officers have since opened a triple murder case as investigators race to track down those responsible.

Late-Night Shooting in Joe Slovo Leaves Three Dead

The gunfire erupted at around 10:30pm on 21 February along Freedom Way. When police arrived, they found a silver Toyota Avanza peppered with bullet holes.

Inside the vehicle were the bodies of two adult women, both declared dead at the scene. A short distance from the car, officers discovered the body of a 36-year-old man, also fatally wounded.

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The shocking discovery has left residents reeling, with many questioning the safety of the area following the deadly attack.

Victims Identified as Taxi Industry-Linked Man and Two Women

Family members confirmed that the deceased man had previously been linked to the taxi industry. One of the women killed is believed to have been his girlfriend.

While the exact circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, the loss has sent waves of grief through the victims’ families and heightened anxiety within the community.

At this stage, authorities have not disclosed a motive.

SAPS Launches Murder Probe as Suspects Remain at Large

The case has been handed over to the Provincial Serious and Violent Crime Detectives, who are now leading the investigation.

Police spokesperson Colonel Andrè Traut urged members of the public to assist in the probe.

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“We appeal to any witnesses or individuals who may have pertinent information to assist us in our investigation. All information will be treated with the strictest confidentiality,” stated police spokesperson Colonel Andrè Traut.

SAPS confirmed that no arrests have yet been made and the suspects remain on the run.

Anyone with information is encouraged to report it anonymously via Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or through the MySAPS mobile application.

The investigation continues as authorities work to piece together what led to the deadly shooting in Milnerton.