The Parow Community Policing Forum (CPF) has said it is deeply concerned about the act of violence which played out on Friday 15 August in the area in which an adult male lost his life.
“We do not condone any form of violence in our community, and we stand firmly in support of efforts to ensure safety, justice, and peace for all residents.
“Incidents like this are a stark reminder of the challenges we face and the urgent need for continued collaboration between community members, local organisations, and law enforcement partners,” said CPF chair Bronwin Daniels.
Daniels was referring to the shooting incident in Francie van Zijl Drive, Parow in which a father was gunned down. The incident occurred metres away from the entrance to the Tygerberg Hospital.
Daniels said the matter is currently under investigation and that as the CPF they are not in a position to comment on the details or speculate the possible motives.
She said however that as the CPF they urge anyone with information that could assist in the investigation to report it via the appropriate platforms.
A similar call was made by the Western Cape police who is currently investigating the matter.
Investigation
WO Joseph Swartbooi, police spokesperson, said on Friday they are investigating a murder case following the shooting incident.
He said the motive for the attack was believed to be gang-related and that the Parow police detectives had combed the crime scene for clues.
According to the police the suspects fled in an undisclosed direction and had yet to be arrested.
Swartbooi said the police rushed to the scene at around 07:50, and on their arrival found the body of an adult male in a motor vehicle. He had sustained gunshots. The victim was declared dead on the scene.
According to media reports, the victim is identified as Tino “Oudste” Mentoor from Belhar, an alleged member of the Mobster gang.
The reports indicate that he had just dropped off his children at school when he came under attack.
Several photos of the crime scene were shared since on social media of the victim’s car, a grey VW Polo, at a set of traffic lights, surrounded by police vehicles.
Anyone who can shed light on the circumstances surrounding the incident is requested to call the police’s Crime Stop number, 08600 10111.
