Steenberg community fears retaliation after alleged 'prominent gang' member shot dead
A 39-year-old man was shot dead in Schoeman Street, Cafda, on Saturday evening. Police are investigating, with no arrests reported, amid fears of possible retaliation.
The murder of an alleged "prominent gang" member in Retreat has caused concern for the Steenberg community. The 39-year-old man, believed to be a key figure in the Flakka Kids gang, was fatally shot multiple times in Schoeman Steet, Cafda on Saturday. With several gunshot wounds to his face and neck, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Western Cape police are currently investigating the incident, but the alleged perpetrators have not been apprehended. Steenberg SAPS spokesperson Constable Ndakhe Gwala confirmed the man's alleged association with the Flakka Kids gang, a Cape Town street gang engaged in territorial disputes against other gangs in Steenberg and Lavender Hill.
Steenberg Community Policing Forum chairperson Nicola Small stated that the details surrounding the shooting are still unclear, but confirmed the victim's alleged gang ties. Residents have been cautioned to exercise caution when walking or driving in the area, and anyone with information about the shooting is urged to report it to Crime Stop or use the MySAPS mobile application anonymously.
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