CRIME SCENE: Atlantis, Cape Town: Three people were shot, on fatally, when gunmen opened fire in Witsand on Wednesday night, 29 Juily 2026.

According to a media liaison officer for the Western Cape police, Sergeant Wesley Twigg, the police responded to a shooting incident in Thambo Street, Witsand, Atlantis at about 19:55.

“When the members arrived on the scene they found the victims with gunshot wounds to their bodies. A 19-year-old male was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel, while the other victims, aged 21 and 27-years, were transported to a medical facility for treatment.

“The suspects fled the scene and the motive for the attack is yet to be determined. Atlantis detectives are investigation murder and attempted murder cases,” said Twigg.

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