A 14-year-old girl was shot dead in Budhi Crescent, New Forest Village, Eerste River, on Monday afternoon, mere hours before schools were set to reopen for the third term. | Lisaleesolomon1
Western Cape police spokesperson Captain FC van Wyk said the incident occurred shortly after 13:00 on Monday when an unknown suspect opened fire, fatally hitting the girl.
"Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation. The suspect fled the scene and is yet to be arrested. The motive for this shooting incident is unknown," added Van Wyk. "Anti-Gang Unit detectives investigating the murder and gang operational teams are since last night [Monday] in the area busy with tracing operations,' Van Wyk said.
"It is shocking what transpired in the area. This is behaviour the CPF condemns in the strongest terms, and we call on police to act swiftly in apprehending the suspect," he added. The police urged anyone with information about the fatal shooting to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111.In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For 14 free days, you can have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.
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