Bloody week: Girl, 15, killed in \u2018crossfire\u2019 among 7 murders recorded in Cape Town
A 15-year-old teenager was shot dead on Friday in ongoing gang violence in Hanover Park.Western Cape police had their hands full this week, with at least seven murders recorded in Cape Town.
Police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg said police were called to the scene at 08:00 after reports of a teenager caught in crossfires between rival gangs. "We wish to express our sincere condolences to her family, classmates and friends on the loss of such a young soul," the post read. "This is an internal fight among gangsters fighting over drug turf, and leadership in this community are crazy. We are gatvol of all these killings. Why must women and children get shot and killed daily? For what?" she asked."These gangsters disrespect our community and the police. We have many incidents where some community members are covering up for these gangsters, and this must come to an end.
"The victim was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel. The motive for the attack is gang-related, and a murder case was registered," Twigg said. "It is believed that six armed men approached the three victims and opened fire, killing all three," police spokesperson Colonel Andre Traut said. Police said the suspects allegedly fled in a Toyota Avanza."That was a drug-related killing. All hitmen and all killed are drug dealers from the New Beginnings area. The investigation is still continuing, and no arrests have been made yet," Parish said.
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