Cape Town - Two men have been murdered in a drive-by shooting in Mitchells Plain in what is believed to be a gang hit.
The police were called to the robots on the corners of AZ Berman Drive and Morgenster Road, in Beacon Valley, just before 8 pm on Tuesday where they found the bodies of the men slumped in their car seats.
The windows of the silver Mazda they were travelling in were shattered.
A large crowd of shocked community members rushed to the scene, including some gang members.
Two women, who were backseat passengers in the car, were unharmed in the attack.
Devon Pearson of Benteheuwel.
The deceased have been identified as Arenzio “Bully” Meyer and Devon “Tubs” Pearson, both of Bonteheuwel.
It is believed they were alleged members of the Junky Funky gang and also suspected hitmen.
One of the women has been identified as one of the men’s girlfriend’s, while the other woman was said to be a daughter of one of the passengers.
The group had been travelling from Mitchells Plain Melomed Hospital when the drama unfolded opposite Promenade Mall.
Witnesses claim a car stopped next to the group and opened fire, killing the men instantly.
The gun then apparently jammed when shots were directed at the women.
The screaming women managed to jump out of the car and escape.
Arenzio Meyer
A voice message of a witness has also viral on social media.
The person says: “Hi, I just witnessed a drive-by shooting now. Gang-related in Mitchells Plain, at the robot in front of the Promenade. Two guys were shot dead. The two ladies at the back were unharmed. Yoh, I’ve never witnessed something like this.”
Police spokesperson, Lieutenant-Colonel André Traut says: “The circumstances surrounding the murder of two men are being investigated after they were shot and killed while sitting in their vehicle in Morgenster Road, Beacon Valley, at around 7.55pm on Tuesday,” he explains.
“The suspects fled and are yet to be arrested.
“The motive for the double murder is yet to be established.”
Any person with information is asked to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111.”