CRIME SCENE: Hanover Park, Cape Town: A man was shot dead in the early hours of Wednesday morning, 10 June 2026.

According to a police media liaison officer for the Western Cape, Philippi police registered a murder case following the shooting incident in Ryburg Road, Hanover Park, where the body of an unidentified male was found.

“The victim was declared dead on the scene by medical personnel after sustaining a gunshot wound to his head. Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation. The motive is believed to be gang related,” said Van Wyk.

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