Three people were shot in one street in in Elsies River on Sunday morning, resulting in one death.
Shootings between rival gangs, Bad Boys and Terribles has taken its toll on the community with many fearing for their lives in Leonsdale.
A 28s gang member only known as ‘Pit’ was gunned down in 12th Avenue just before 11am. Two more people, who are unidentified at this stage were also injured. Pit died on the scene due to injuries sustained. The other to unidentified victims, one of which is a female were rushed to the nearby hospital for medical treatment.
A witness at the scene, who did not wish to be named for fear of intimidation says she applauds police for their swift response.
“The shooting happened just before 11am. When I got to the scene, we informed the police immediately and they were there in an instant. Pit died instantly, while another person was shot in his leg. I am unsure about the shooting of a woman,” the witness tells Daily Voice.
Police spokesperson, Sergeant Noloyiso Rwexana says cases of murder and attempted murder are currently being investigated.
“Please be advised that cases of Murder and Attempted murder were opened for investigation by Elsies River police subsequent to a shooting incident that occurred on Sunday at 10.50am in 12th Avenue. According to reports a 25-year-old man was shot and fatally wounded while two unidentified victims in their twenties including a woman were wounded.”
“Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation with no arrests yet,” Rwexana said.