CRIME SCENE: Athlone, Cape Town: There was chaos and terror outside a primary school early on Tuesday morning, 6 October 2026 when gunmen shot and killed a 31‑year‑old father moments after he dropped off his child.

The attack unfolded at about 07:40 opposite Heatherdale Primary School in Belgravia Road,shocking parents and learners arriving at school. Witnesses reported that unknown assailants approached the victim and unleashed a hail of bullets, striking him multiple times in the face and upper body.

“Crime scene experts were on the scene to comb the area for clues following a shooting incident this morning in which a 31‑year‑old male was shot and fatally wounded,” said Lieutenant Colonel FC Van Wyk, a media liaison officer for the Western Cape Police.

“Medical personnel declared the man dead at the scene. The motive for the attack is believed to be gang‑related, and the suspects fled before police arrived.

“Athlone police have registered a murder case and detectives are pursuing leads,” said Van Wyk.

Authorities have appealed to the public for assistance. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS-App anonymously