Article re-cap
- A 29-year-old man was fatally shot in Ottery on Saturday afternoon.
- Two gunmen killed the victim during a suspected gang-related attack on Ottery Road.
- Officers seized 973 illegally held West Coast rock-lobster tails in Woodstock.
A 29-year-old man was fatally shot in Ottery on Saturday afternoon, prompting a renewed discussion about expanding the powers of Cape Town’s Metro Police; officers also seized illegally held lobster tails in Woodstock.
Two gunmen killed a 29-year-old man during a suspected gang-related attack on Ottery Road at approximately 4:30pm. According to Sergeant Wesley Twigg of the SAPS, the victim was seated on a bench near what appeared to be a car wash when the attackers approached and opened fire.
Video footage circulating online shows a white vehicle stopping opposite the location where the shooting occurred; two men exited the vehicle, approached the group and then fled in the same vehicle after the attack. Police believe the motive may be gang-related but are investigating further.
Grassy Park police responded to the scene and found the victim with gunshot wounds. Medical personnel pronounced him dead at the location. A murder docket has been opened, and no arrests have yet been announced; SAPS is appealing for anyone with information to contact Crime Stop anonymously.
Officers seized 973 illegally held West Coast rock-lobster tails in Woodstock during a separate operation. According to reports, this discovery may be linked to broader criminal activity. The investigation is ongoing.
Western Cape SAPS Commissioner Lieutenant General Thembisile Patekile has indicated support for expanding some of the functions performed by municipal police officers; he stated that selected duties could be assigned to Metro Police so that SAPS members can focus on specialised investigations under staffing pressure.
Frequently asked questions
What was the approximate time of the shooting in Ottery?
The shooting occurred at approximately 4:30pm on Saturday afternoon near Ottery Road; police responded to the scene shortly after.”
What is being investigated as a potential motive for the attack in Ottery?
Police believe the motive may be gang-related, but they are currently investigating further to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting; this occurred near a car wash in Ottery.”
What action is Western Cape SAPS considering regarding municipal police officers?
Lieutenant General Thembisile Patekile has indicated support for expanding some of the functions performed by municipal police officers; this would allow SAPS members to focus on specialised investigations under staffing pressure, potentially impacting areas like Bloubergstrand.”
Where were the illegally held lobster tails discovered?
The 973 illegally held West Coast rock-lobster tails were seized in Woodstock; this discovery is linked to broader criminal activity and is currently under investigation by Western Cape SAPS.”
Who is appealing for information regarding the Ottery shooting?
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is appealing for anyone with information to contact Crime Stop anonymously; this relates to the murder docket opened following the incident in Ottery.”
What type of vehicle was involved in the attack on Ottery Road?
Video footage shows a white vehicle stopping opposite the location where the shooting occurred; two men exited this vehicle and fled after the attack near Table View.”
Source: ctnews.co.za
