CRIME SCENE: Wittebome, Cape Town: A young business owner was wounded and his friend killed during a shooting incident in front of his shop on Tuesday afternoon, 25 August 2026.

According to reports, a 36-year-old male, who is the owner of a sneaker shop, was sitting outside with his friend when an unknown male sneaked up to them and opened fire. 

Constable Ndakhe Gwala, a media liaison officer for the Western Cape police, said the incident happened at about noon in Exeter Road, Wittebome.

“This office confirms that Wynberg detectives are investigating a case of murder and attempted murder following the shooting in Exeter Road.

“The  36-year-old owner ran inside the shop while his 31-year-old friend ran to the street. The friend sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his stomach and succumbed to the injuries at the scene. 

“The motive for the attack is a subject of police investigation and no arrest has been made at this stage,” said Gwala.