WC police increase deployment in Lwandle, Strand following shooting
Eleven others were also injured at an entertainment place in the early hours of Sunday morning.
In the Western Cape, law enforcement has ramped up their presence in Lwandle, Strand following a tragic incident on Sunday morning. Ten individuals lost their lives, while an additional eleven sustained injuries after being shot at an entertainment venue. Five victims perished at the scene, and the remaining five later succumbed to their wounds at nearby medical facilities. Eleven individuals are currently receiving medical treatment for their injuries.
A multi-disciplinary team, spearheaded by serious violent crime detectives, has been assembled to investigate the shooting. Police spokesperson Novela Potelwa announced that gunmen entered the business and commenced indiscriminate firing at patrons during the early hours of Sunday morning. No arrests have been made at this time, and the investigation is ongoing.
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