CRIME SCENE: Steenberg, Cape Town: The South African Police Service (SAPS) have launched a murder investigation following a deadly shooting in Lavender on Tuesday morning, 6 October 2026.

According to police, the incident occurred at about 08:20 in Muir Court, Depsiton Crescent, where two men were shot and killed, while a woman sustained gunshot wounds.

“Police members responded to a complaint of a shooting and upon arrival on the scene they found the victims with gunshot wounds to their bodies. The adult males were declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel, while the other victim was transported to a medical facility for treatment,” said Sergeant Wesley Twigg,  a media liaison officer for the Western Cape Police.

The motive for the attack is believed to be gang-related. The suspects fled the scene and remain at large.

Steenberg detectives are investigating cases of murder and attempted 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 mobile MySAPS-App anonymously.