Man shot dead in Hout Bay

POLICE reported a shooting in Imizamo Yethu, Hout Bay claimed the life of a man and left a teenager injured on Tuesday evening.

Sergeant Wesley Twigg said a 17-year-old boy managed to escape with his life after being shot, and a 23-year-old man was killed on the Reconciliation Day public holiday.

He said: “Hout Bay police registered murder and attempted murder cases for investigation following a shooting incident on Tuesday, December 16, at 6pm, in Molokwane Street, Imizamo Yethu, where a 23-year-old male was shot and fatally wounded and a 17-year-old male shot and wounded.

“Police members attended the crime scene where they found the victims with gunshot wounds to their bodies. 

“The 23-year-old victim was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel, while the other victim was taken to a medical facility for treatment. 

“The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation and arrests are yet to be made.

“Anyone with any information about this shooting incident can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the mobile application MySAPS anonymously.”

Meanwhile, cops arrested a man who was shooting randomly in Grindel Avenue, Lavender Hill. 

Patrolling officers were stopped by community members who informed them about a person who was shooting. 

Twigg added: “The 46-year-old male is facing a charge of discharging a firearm in a municipal area and he will appear in the Wynberg Magistrate’s court once charged.”