CRIME SCENE: St Montague’s Village, Cape Town: Steenberg police have launched a murder investigation following a fatal shooting on Wednesday, 7 October 2026.

The incident occurred at about 11:45 in St Bernard Street, where a 31‑year‑old man was gunned down.

“Steenberg police responded to a complaint of a shooting and upon arrival on the scene they found the victim with gunshot wounds to his body. The victim was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel,” said Sergeant Wesley Twigg, a Western Cape police media relations officer.

According to reports, the victim was approached by a suspect who shot him before fleeing the scene. Steenberg detectives are investigating a case of murder.

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