Alleged gang leader shot dead in Kalksteenfontein, sparking community fears
The crime scene where the alleged gang leader was shot dead and another man wounded.
Image: Leon Knipe
An alleged Fancy Boys gang leader was shot dead in Kalsteenfontein on Thursday, leaving the community angry and fearful of a retaliation.
The alleged gang boss, known on the streets as Pang, was shot in his vehicle on the bridge on Jakkelsvlei Avenue.
A local resident is now fearing for the peace of the neighbourhood, saying: “And now the shootings are not going to stop.”
Community members observing the scene.
Image: Leon Knipe
Police spokesperson Captain FC van Wyk said that a 36-year-old male was shot and fatally wounded, and a 30-year-old male was injured.
“The deceased sustained multiple shots to the body, and the injured victim sustained gunshot wounds to the face, arm, and hand.
“As they were driving a blue-coloured Audi vehicle passed, and the occupants randomly started shooting at them.”
Police spokesperson Captain FC Van Wyk confirmed the shooting, saying: “Manenberg police registered two counts of attempted murder following a shooting incident on 23 April at 6pm at Johanna court on Duinefontein Road, Manenberg.
“The motive for the attack forms part of the police investigation. The suspects fled the scene and are yet to be arrested.”
In another brazen shooting, the community of Lotus River was rocked by an armed robbery outside De Duine Primary School at pick-up time on Wednesday afternoon.
According to a bystander, the incident occurred at 2.40pm as a scholar transport driver was shot in the neck and rushed to a hospital for treatment.
Western Cape Education Department (WCED) spokesperson Bronagh Hammond confirmed that the shooting incident occurred while learners were being dismissed.
Hammond reported: “The incident allegedly involved a passenger in a parent’s vehicle, who sustained a gunshot wound and was transported to the hospital for medical treatment.
“SAPS members attended the school and worked closely with school management to ensure the orderly and safe dismissal of learners and educators.”
He added that a murder and attempted murder cases were opened for investigation.
Meanwhile, a drive-by shooting on Duinefontein Road in Manenberg claimed the life of a 39-year-old man after unidentified gunmen opened fire at a group of people who were waiting for a taxi on their way to work.
The incident took place in Johanna Court around 6am, when the man was shot in the head and a woman, who is believed to be his girlfriend, was shot in the chest.