Police arrest 3 suspects linked to Kraaifontein triple murder

CAPE TOWN - Police have on Friday morning arrested three suspects in connection with a triple murder in Kraaifontein.

Armed assailants opened fire on four victims at an establishment in Wallacedene on Thursday night at about 10pm.

The fourth victim sustained serious injuries.

The shooting is believed to be gang-related.

"Two victims, aged 17 and 20, were declared dead at the scene. The remaining two were transported to hospital, where the third victim, aged 18, later succumbed to his injuries. The fourth victim remains in hospital receiving treatment. Kraaifontein police acted swiftly, following up on all available leads, which resulted in the arrest of the three suspects earlier this morning," said the police's Andre Traut.