Two people, aged 18 and 22, have been shot and fatally wounded in an incident in the Western Cape.
The shooting occurred on Buttercup Street, Kalksteenfontein, Bishop Lavis, at about 6.15am on Monday morning.
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Police spokesperson Captain F.C Van Wyk said Bishop Lavis police registered two counts of murder following the shooting.
Van Wyk said both men sustained multiple gunshot wounds to their upper bodies.
According to reports, three unidentified males walked up to them and randomly fired several shots at them and fled the scene.
“Crime scene experts are currently on the scene, combing the area for clues.”
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“The motive for the attack is believed to be gang-related; however, this forms part of the investigation,” Van Wyk said.
Van Wyk has urged anyone with information about this fatal shooting incident to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
