Alleged gangster arrested after fatal shooting

A 29-year-old alleged gangster was arrested for “randomly” shooting dead a man in Mitchells Plain, police said.

Cape Town - A 29-year-old alleged gangster was arrested for shooting dead a man in Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, Western Cape police said on Wednesday.

Police spokesperson FC van Wyk said the man had been walking with friends on Monday at 11:50pm when they were approached by three unknown men “who randomly shot the deceased and fled on foot”.

The shooting happened in Langeberg street in Tafelsig, Mitchells Plain. Van Wyk said police responded to the shooting and found the body of a 27-year-old man with a bullet wound to his head.

Police recovered a firearm and two cartridges.

The suspect is expected to appear in court soon.

Anyone with information about the other two suspects involved in the shooting can contact investigating officer Detective Constable Bradley Schuurman of Mitchells Plain Crime Investigation Department at 021 370 1728 or 082 777 8076.

African News Agency