Alleged gang boss Ernest “Ernie Lastig” Solomon and his son Carlo were wounded in an alleged gang hit in Hawston last night.
According to a source, the man police believe to be the dik ding in the Terrible Josters gang came under fire when a group of gunmen fired a hail of bullets at his nightclub shortly after 7pm.
“They were at his nightclub when ouens in a red VW Golf and a Hilux bakkie opened fire on them. One of his men is dead and him and his son, Carlo, were rushed to the Mediclinic but survived.”
Police spokesperson, Colonel Andre Traut, says the death circumstances around the death of a 42-year-old man are being investigated.
“He was shot and killed last night at 7.15pm in Beach Road, Hawston, Hermanus. During the same incident, two men aged 62 and 36 sustained gunshot wounds and were admitted to hospital for treatment," said Traut.
"This office is not in a position to disclose the identities of the victims. The motive for the incident is yet to be determined and suspects are yet to be arrested.”