Cape Town – Police have launched a manhunt for suspects involved in the shooting of four people, which left one dead outside two popular hangout spots, the Rands Lounge and the Milk Bar restaurant, in Khayelitsha at the weekend.
Police spokesperson Noloyiso Rwexana said cases of murder and attempted murder were opened for investigation following a shooting incident at Makabeni Road at about 11.15pm on Saturday.
“According to information, four people aged between 27 and 36 were shot. A 36-year-old man died due to his injuries while three other victims, including a female, were transported to a nearby hospital with gunshot wounds.
"Police detectives are following up on leads in an effort to bring the perpetrators to book.”
Subcouncil 10 chairperson Patrick Mngxunyeni said the incident was gang-related and it was unfortunate that other people were wounded.
“I was informed the man who
was killed was the target, who had
been watched by his alleged killers
all night while he was busy having
fun at Rands.
“He did not know he was being
watched when he came out.”
Mngxunyeni said the man
walked outside with his girlfriend
and her friend, who were shot and
are fighting for their lives in hospital.
“The incident happened close to
two public spaces, Rands Lounge and
the Milk Restaurant Bar.”
A sibling of one of the injured
women, Sphahle Mankayi, posted on
social media that the families of the
victims had not yet been informed.
“Please be sensitive. That is my
sister and the father of her nine-month old child who will grow up
without a child.
“My sister is fighting for her life,
her friend will never walk again,” she
said.
Meanwhile, no arrests have been
made in the murders of four patrons,
including an SANDF member, killed in
a shebeen on Thursday.
Six gunmen stormed KwaMafu’s
shebeen in Site B about 9pm, firing
about 17 shots.
One man survived the incident
after he ran into the ladies’ toilet,
sat on a toilet seat and held the door
closed with his feet.
Rwexana said detectives are
making progress in the investigation
of the murders and an update will be
given once an arrest has been made.