Cape Town - A 17-year-old convicted murderer has been sentenced to 68 years in prison for shooting and killing two people in Kraaifontein.
The Blue Downs Magistrate’s Court sentenced him to 30 years for two counts of murder, 30 years for three counts of attempted murder, and eight years for possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Police spokesperson Ndakhe Gwala said the Provincial Organised Crime Anti-Gang Unit built a strong case against the accused and he was convicted on nine charges.
“In February 2021, the then 16-year-old went to Petrus Street in Kraaifontein where he found the unsuspecting victim standing in his yard with his friends.
“He opened fire and killed him, and was later arrested and released on bail.
“In July 2021, whilst on bail, the accused spotted a rival gang member in the street and immediately pulled out a firearm and fired several shots, fatally wounding him.
“He then turned around and shot a nine-year-old girl in the neck, an adult female in the knee, and then shot at another person but he missed.
“After his shooting spree, the suspect was arrested and the Anti-Gang Unit took over both cases,” said Gwala.
“Detective Warrant Officer Otto Landsberg of the Provincial Organised Crime Anti-Gang Unit built a strong case against the accused and he was convicted on all the nine charges.
“The 17-year-old suspect was sentenced to 30 years for two counts of murder, 30 years for three counts of attempted murder and 8 years for possession of a firearm and ammunition,” Gwala said.
Meanwhile, an integrated law enforcement operation, led by the Anti-Economical Crime Task team arrested a 42-year-old man and detained him on a charge of dealing in drugs with an estimated street value of R12 000 and cash in Firgrove, Macassar on Tuesday.
“Once charge the suspect is expected to make a court appearance in the Somerset West Magistrate’s Court on the mentioned charge,” said police spokesperson Joseph Swartbooi.
Cape Times