Athlone police have launched an investigation into two shootings that claimed the life of a man and left a woman wounded in separate incidents in Vygieskraal, Cape Town.
The first attack, which took place late Tuesday night, is suspected to be linked to ongoing gang violence in the area.
Police were conducting routine patrols on February 11, when they responded to a complaint at approximately 11pm. Upon arrival at Johnson Road in Rylands, they discovered the lifeless body of a man who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi said that the victim was declared deceased on the scene by the medical personnel.
The second shooting that took place in Petunia Street, Silvertown, left a woman injured.
"We can confirm that a woman also sustained a gunshot wound and was transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment," said Swartbooi.
While details surrounding the motive remain unclear, law enforcement officials have classified the case as both murder and attempted murder.
The assailants, described only as "unknown suspects", fled the scene before police arrived and have yet to be arrested.
"The circumstances surrounding this incident are still under investigation," said Swartbooi, adding that the motive for the attack remains the subject of further investigation.
Authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information that could assist in identifying and locating the suspects.
"We appeal to anyone with information to please come forward," said Swartbooi.
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