CRIME SCENE: Coniston Park, Cape Town: A 42-year-old man lost his life at the hands of robbers when he was shot and killed on Monday night, 8 June 2026.

Muizenberg police responded to a complaint of a shooting at about 17:55,  on an open field in Coniston Avenue, Coniston Park.

Sergeant Wesley Twigg, a Western Cape police media liaison officer, said when the members arrived at the scene they found the man with gunshot wounds to his body.

“The victim was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel. According to reports the victim was walking home when he was approached by three unknown suspects who shot him. The motive for the attack is believed to be robbery. The suspects fled the scene and are yet to be arrested,” said Twigg

Muizenberg police are investigating a murder case.

Anyone with any information about this incident can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS-App anonymously.