A 35-year-old man has been shot and killed in an alleged gang-related attack in Athlone on the Cape Flats.
The shooting occurred on Monday night, with police finding the victim’s body inside a vehicle after responding to reports of gunfire.
Police spokesperson Ndakhe Gwala says the man sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was declared dead at the scene by medical personnel.
“The circumstances surrounding the shooting are under investigation, and the motive is believed to be gang-related,” Gwala said.
Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects as investigations into the incident continue.