CRIME SCENE: Mitchells Plain, Cape Town: Two people have been shot and killed and a third wounded in a suspected gang related incident.

Sergeant Wesley Twigg, a media liaison officer for the Western Cape police, said 

Mitchell’s Plain police registered two counts of murder and one of attempted murder following the attack on Friday night, 21 August 2026, at about 20:28.

“Police members responded to a complaint of a shooting and upon arrival on the scene in Venice Close, Portland,  they found the victims with gunshot wounds to their bodies.

“Two males aged 27 and 35-years were fatally wounded and a 24-year-old male was wounded. He was transported to a medical facility for treatment. 

“The motive for the attack is believed to be gang related. The suspect/s fled the scene and are yet to be arrested,” said Twigg.

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