Three men gunned down in Cape Flats shooting

Police say three unknown attackers shot the victims at a fruit and vegetable stall outside a house

Three men gunned down in Cape Flats shooting

Three men have been shot and killed in Philippi East on the Cape Flats.

Police say three unknown attackers approached the victims at a fruit and vegetable stall outside a house in Lower Crossroads on Saturday night.

Police spokesperson Andre Traut says the victims sustained fatal gunshot wounds.

No arrests have been made as yet.

“The motive for the attack is still under investigation and provincial Serious and Violent Crime Detectives have been assigned to the case. Police visibility in the area has been increased to prevent any further violence or possible retaliatory attacks. We appeal to anyone with information that could assist in the investigation to contact Crime Stop at 08600 10111,” says Traut.