Police launch manhunt after Cape Town mass shooting claims four lives

Police in the Western Cape have launched a manhunt for unknown suspects after a mass shooting claimed the lives of four people in Nyanga on Tuesday morning. 

The provincial police spokesperson, Colonel Andrè Traut, said the shooting incident is believed to be taxi-related. 

This, after six people were shot and four were declared dead at the scene. 

“Preliminary reports indicate that at approximately 8.30 am, unknown suspects opened fire on a group of individuals at the corner of Moonwood Drive and Sheffield Road. Four adult males, whose ages are yet to be determined, sustained fatal gunshot wounds and were declared deceased on the scene. Two other men were injured during the attack and were admitted to the hospital in a critical condition,” Traut said. 

The suspects fled the scene and have not yet been identified.

Detectives attached to the Provincial SVC Taxi Unit are pursuing all available leads to identify and apprehend those responsible.

Forensic experts are currently processing the crime scene and gathering evidence as part of the ongoing investigation. 

“Additional police deployments have been dispatched to the area to heighten security and maintain stability. The motive for the attack forms part of the police investigation,” Traut said. 

Police urge anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or submit information anonymously via the MySAPS mobile application.