Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape

CAPE TOWN - Members of the Provincial Taxi Task Team are investigating a shooting incident that left three men dead in Delft on Monday evening, 14 December 2020.

According to information from the scene, police were called to the corner of Main Road and Symphony Way in Delft after 20:30 on Monday evening. Upon arrival police discovered three bodies with gunshot wounds lying on the road. One victim aged 40 who was identified as a taxi owner, had been shot several times. Two other victims estimated at 35 years of age, had sustained gunshot wounds to their upper bodies. The motive for the shooting incident is believed to be linked to conflict within the taxi industry.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact Lt Col Tarentaal on 063 617 3005.

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