Tensions High in Mitchells Plain After Deadly Gang-Related Shootings

Posted on July 4, 2025
by Yashmika Dukaran


The community of Mitchells Plain remains on edge following a series of deadly shootings that left five people dead and seven others injured on Thursday.

Police have confirmed the incidents are linked to ongoing gang violence in the area. Multiple shootings were reported across different locations, prompting an urgent response from law enforcement.

A manhunt for the suspects is currently underway, though no arrests have been made at this stage.

To restore order and ensure public safety, additional law enforcement personnel — including Metro Police and specialised policing units — have been deployed to the area.

Authorities say the investigation is ongoing and have urged anyone with information to come forward.