Detectives from the Serious and Violent Crimes Unit have launched an investigation following the fatal shooting of four men in Gugulethu on Friday 7 April.
Provincial police spokesperson Col Andre Traut said police were called to the scene in NY 3A at about 20:00, where the bodies of the victims were found with multiple gunshot wounds.
“Crime scene experts collected evidence and all available clues are being followed up… The motive for the killings is yet to be determined,” said Traut.
A community leader, who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisal, said they are shocked by the incident. He said they suspect the incident was well-orchestrated.
When the City Vision asked if he thought the incident was extortion-related, he responded by saying anything is possible. “As I said, we don’t know the cause of the incident, but we can’t rule out that extortion. But we will wait for the officers to finalise their investigation,” he stated.