Cailynn Pretorius26 July 2025 | 11:00
Five wounded following shooting incident in Eerste River
According to reports, the five men aged between 17 and 21 were injured when occupants of a car opened fire on them along Palmiet Street in Electric City on Friday night.
CAPE TOWN - Police in Cape Town are investigating a shooting incident in Eerste River, which left five people wounded.
According to reports, the five men aged between 17 and 21 were injured when occupants of a car opened fire on them along Palmiet Street in Electric City on Friday night. A sixth man managed to escape unharmed.
Police are now investigating six counts of attempted murder in connection with the incident.
Spokesperson Wesley Twigg said the motive for the attack forms part of investigations.
"According to reports, a yellow Hyundai i10 drove up to the victims and the occupants opened fire on them. The victims were transported to nearby medical facilities for treatment," said Twigg.