One man is dead and another wounded after gunmen opened fire on four occupants in a parked car in Kensington on Tuesday.
The two victims ran to get help at the Kensington Police Station, starting rumours that the attack happened at the cop shop.
Police spokesperson Captain FC van Wyk says: “Kensington Police are investigating a murder and attempted murder after a shooting incident on Tuesday at 8.15pm in front of a premises in Factreton Avenue, Kensington.
“According to reports, the victims were sitting in a red Nissan [Sentra] vehicle which was parked in front of the premises.
“A number of shots were fired at the vehicle wounding two of the occupants.
“The occupants drove to Kensington Police Station, and ran into the Community Service Centre (CSC) for protection.
“The members on duty in the CSC assisted the two wounded victims aged 26 and 32.
“The other two males aged 20 and 16 were not injured. The wounded males were treated by paramedics at the CSC and later transported to a nearby hospital for further medical treatment.”
“The suspects fled the scene and are yet to be arrested.
“Anti-Gang Unit and Metro Police were deployed to the affected area and forces will remain on the ground until we are satisfied that calm has been restored.”
Kensington CPF Donovan Williams Webb spokesperson dismissed rumours that the Kensington SAPS Station was attacked – it was not.
“We can confirm that the driver of the vehicle has subsequently died due to his injuries and a case of murder is opened,” he added.
CPF chairperson, Cheslyn Steenberg, urged the community to alert the SAPS or CPF if they see or hear anything that might place the safety of community in danger.
Anyone with any information about the shooting incident is requested to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111.