CRIME SCENE: Worcester, Breede River Valley: A teenager died and another one was wounded in a shooting incident on Wednesday night, 17 June 2026.

The police said the incident happened about 21:05 in Mbutho steet, Zwelethemba, Worcester.

Thembakazi Mpendukana, a media liaison officer for the Western Cape police, said a 17-year-old boy was shot in his stomach and died due to the injury when he arrived at the hospital

“A 19-year-old male who was with the deceased at the time of the incident was shot in his foot and under medical care. The Worcester South African Police Service (SAPS) has opened a murder and attempted murder case for investigation. No arrest has been made,” said Mpendukana.

Anyone with information that might help the police with the investigation is kindly requested to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111, or use the MySAPS-App anonymously.