A 42-year-old man was shot and killed on the corner of NY3A and NY6, Gugulethu on Sunday, 30 August, with police now investigating the incident as murder.

The incident occurred at about 09:00, when a 42-year-old man was shot and fatally wounded.

Provincial police spokesperson Sgt Wesley Twigg confirmed the incident, stating that officers attended the crime scene and found the victim with gunshot wounds.

“The victim was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel. The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation and arrests are yet to be made,” said Twigg.

Resident raises concern over crime rate

A resident, who asked to be identified only as Thimna for fear of harassment, said she was not sure what caused the shooting.

“When I arrived on the scene, the body was already covered. I am not sure what really happened and I don’t want to speculate about that,” said Thimna.

However, she stated that the crime rate is high in the area. She said spaza shops are being robbed in broad daylight.

“Extortion is real here. Early this year, there were several incidents where people alleged to be extortionists were killed. But I am not saying the shooting incident is extortion-related,” she said.

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Police urge community to come forward

Anyone with information about the shooting can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS mobile app to report anonymously.