CRIME SCENE: Retreat, Cape Town: Four people, including a toddler, have been shot at a memorial service here.

Constable Ndakhe Gwala, a media liaison officer for the Western Cape police, confirmed the incident and said Steenberg police registered a case of murder and three counts of attempted murder.

The victims were part of a group who attended a memorial service on an open field in Beethoven Street, Retreat on Wednesday, 15 July 2026 at about 20:40.

“According to reports the victims were preparing to leave the service when a white Mercedes Benz AMG with black roof stopped there.

“Five suspects emerged from the vehicle and shot at the attendees. A 24-year-old male was fatally wounded while three victims aged three, 18 and 40-years were wounded.

“The motive for the shooting is being investigated and no arrest has been made at this stage,” said Gwala.