CRIME SCENE: Kensington, Cape Town: A man who died in a hail of bullets in Kensington on Wednesday, 17 June 2026, was a state witness in a drug trafficking case.

The 37-year-old victim was a co-accused before turning state witness barely two weeks ago in a case where police seized drugs worth R18 million.

A media liaison officer for the Western Cape police, Captain FC Van Wyk, said Kensington South African Police Service (SAPS) attended to a shooting incident on Wednesday, June 17 at 15:50 at a premises in First Street. 

A vehicle drove past the address twice before shooting the victim. 

“The victim was outside the premises when a gold-coloured vehicle drove past. The same vehicle later returned to the mentioned address, and two unidentified males alighted, armed with firearms,” said Van Wyk.

The victim was shot multiple times, while trying to run away from his attackers.

“He was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel,” said Van Wyk. 

Police said the motive for the shooting was part of an ongoing investigation. 

Anyone with information about the incident can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111.