CRIME SCENE: Athlone, Cape Town. – In another senseless and brutal shooting incident on Tuesday night, 17 February 2026, a nine-month-old baby girl was killed alongside two women.

The South African Police Services (SAPS) responded to reports of a shooting at Sunbird Court in Bridgetown, Athlone at about 10pm. When the officers arrived at the crime scene, they found the bodies of two women aged 25 and 36, as well as that of the nine-month-old baby. All three sustained fatal gunshot wounds.

Two men were also wounded during the incident and taken to hospital for treatment.

According to the police three unknown suspects fled the scene. The motive for the attack is still under investigation.

SAPS said it condemned the incident and assured the residents of Athlone and broader community that every effort would be made to bring the perpetrators to book and restore safety and stability in the area.

Anyone with information can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or submit information anonymously via the MySAPS mobile app. All information will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.