Police are enlisting the public’s help in tracking down the shooter or shooters of a 23-year-old man who was killed at Bonteheuwel Train Station on Thursday 17 November.

Change his life

According to local ward councillor McKenzie, the deceased, known as Darren, had previously been involved in anti-social behaviour, but over the past few years he had made a conscious decision to change his life and focus on taking care of those closest to him.

“It is heartbreaking that a young man who chose a different path has lost his life in this way. Our deepest condolences go out to Darren’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. I appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or has any information that could assist investigators to please come forward and share it through the appropriate law-enforcement channels or our community tip-off line. Someone knows what happened. Let’s help bring the perpetrators to justice,” says McKenzie.

Police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg echoed McKenzie’s message. “Anyone with any information about this shooting incident can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the mobile application MySAPS anonymously,” says Twigg.

Dead on scene

Twigg says Elsies River police responded to a complaint of a shooting and, upon arrival on the scene, found the victim with a gunshot wound to his head.

“The victim was declared dead on the scene by medical personnel. The motive for the attack is believed to be gang-related. The suspect or suspects fled the scene and are yet to be arrested. A murder case was registered for investigation,” he says.

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