Mitchells Plain SAPS is investigating the shooting incident. File Picture
A mass shooting incident in Mitchells Plain in the Western Cape has resulted in the death of three teenagers.
The incident took place in Rocklands just before 8pm on Friday night where six teenagers were shot by unknown gunmen while at a park in the area.
The provincial police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Pojie confirmed the incident and said the motive is believed to be gang-related.
“Mitchells Plain SAPS members were dispatched to a shooting scene at a park situated in Bosduif Street in Rocklands, Mitchells Plain at about 7.40pm on Friday, August 23.
“Preliminary information suggests that unknown gunmen opened fire on another group of young people in the park.
“Two boys, aged 15 and 17, were fatally shot and died on the scene, while three other males and a female, all between the ages 15 and 20, were transported to medical facilities with bullet wounds. The motive is believed to be gang-related. Subsequently, Mitchells Plain SAPS opened two murder as well as four attempted murder charges for further investigation,” Pojie said.
However, by Saturday morning social media was abuzz, as a third teenager is believed to have died in hospital.
“No arrests have been made yet. We appeal to anyone with information to please contact Crime Stop at 08600 10111,” Pojie said.
This is the second mass shooting involving teenagers in a week.
On Saturday, August 17, three unknown gunmen opened fire at a group of teenagers in Hanover Park.
The teenagers were at a birthday party in Galilee Walk when gunshots rang out, injuring seven teenagers between the ages of 14 and 18.
Fortunately, no fatalities were reported.
No arrests have been made.
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