CRIME SCENE: Mitchells Plain, Cape Town: A man has been murdered and his firearm stolen while sitting inside his truck in Beacon Valley.

A media liaison officer for the Western Cape police, Captain FC Van Wyk, said  the fatal shooting incident occurred on Thursday,1 October 2026 at about 11:10 in front of a premises in Trampoline Street.

“According to reports the 43-year-old victim was sitting inside a white Hyundai Truck when two unidentified men pulled him out of the vehicle. He tried to reach for his firearm when one of the suspects took out a firearm.

“The suspect started to shoot at the victim, fatally wounding him. They took the deceased firearm and ran away towards Hengelaar road, also in Beacon Valley.

“The motive is believed to be robbery,” said van Wyk.

Anyone with information regarding the incident or the whereabouts of the suspects is urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Information can also be provided anonymously via the MySAPS-App.