Alleged Cape Town gang boss shot dead in Athlone

16 October 2019 - 21:33
By Naledi Shange
Cape Town police confirmed that a man, believed to be a gang member, was shot dead on Wednesday.
Image: 123rf.com/Steve Collender Cape Town police confirmed that a man, believed to be a gang member, was shot dead on Wednesday.

An alleged gang boss was shot dead in Athlone, Cape Town, on Wednesday.

Western Cape police spokesperson Sgt Noxolo Rwexana said the shooting happened at about 5.25pm.

“It is alleged that a 47-year-old was shot and fatally wounded by unidentified suspects,” said Rwexana. “The suspects entered a liquor store and shot at the victim. The circumstances are under investigation.”

Rwexana said no arrests had been made.