Man shot dead in suspected gang-related attack in Athlone, W.Cape

A 35-year-old man has been shot and killed in an alleged gang-related attack in Athlone on the Cape Flats.

Police say the victim came under a hail of bullets on Monday night and was found dead inside a vehicle.

Police spokesperson Ndakhe Gwala says the man sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was declared dead at the scene by medical personnel.

Gwala says the circumstances surrounding the shooting are under investigation, while a manhunt has been launched for the suspects.

“Police responded to reports of a shooting and, on arrival, they found the lifeless body of a 35-year-old male inside a vehicle.

He sustained multiple gunshot wounds on his body and was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel.

The circumstances surrounding the shooting are under investigation, and the motive is believed to be gang-related.” RELATED VIDEO | Fatal shooting of three people leaves Athlone’s Bridgetown community in shock