CRIME SCENE: Athlone, Cape Town: A 19-year-old man was killed and three others wounded in drive-by shooting in Kewtown on Friday night, 17 July 2026.

The incident happened on the corners of Klapperbos and Springbok Streets.

According to Constable Ndakhe Gwala, a media liaison officer for the Western Cape police, an unknown vehicle drove by and the occupants fired randomly at the victims.

“Athlone police registered a case of murder and three counts of attempted murder.  A 19-year-old male sustained fatal wounds while three victims aged 11, 14 and 27- years were rushed to a medical facility for treatment.

“The motive for the shooting is yet to be determined and no arrest has been made at this stage,” said Gwala.