Two people have been murdered and one person injured during gang-related shootings in Parkwood in the past three days.
Cops were called to Parkers Walk just after 3am on Monday, where they found the body of a 23-year-old man who was shot and killed and a 24-year-old man was wounded.
One suspect arrested.
And Wednesday, cops were out at Blackbird Avenue in Parkwood where a 32-year-old man was fatally shot.
The man, who is believed to have belonged to the Americans gang, had been shot in the mouth three times.
KILLING: Parkers Walk, Parkwood scene
Police sources say the murders could have been prevented if the victims had adhered to lockdown rules.
Police spokesperson Captain FC van Wyk explains: “At 3am, Grassy Park Police were called out to a shooting incident in Parkers Walk, Parkwood, where a male aged 23 was shot and fatally wounded, and another aged 24 injured.
“The injured victim was taken to a nearby medical facility for medical treatment. Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.
“A 32-year-old man has been arrested.
“Murder and attempted murder cases were registered for investigation.”
PROBE: Arrested Parkwood suspect, 32
Van Wyk added: “Circumstances surrounding a shooting incident on 1 April at Blackbird Walk, Parkwood, where a 32-year-old man was shot and fatally wounded are under investigation.
“A murder case was registered.
“Anyone with any information about the fatal shootings incident is requested to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or Grassy Park Police Station.”