Two suspects arrested for alleged murder of five-year-old in Lavender Hill

A five-year-old boy was violently gunned down after warring parties fired shots in Drury Court, Lavender Hill on Saturday 21 December 2019. The South African Police Service (SAPS) say they have arrested two suspects in connection with the murder. 

Anti-Gang Unit detectives have been working around the clock in search of the perpetrators after they fled the scene on Saturday. 

Two suspects arrested for alleged murder of five-year-old

Two days later on 23 December 2019 SAPS, apprehended two suspects aged 24 and 29 in connection with the murder and attempted murder. 

At the same time, a 22-year-old was also shot and seriously wounded. He was later taken to hospital for medical assistance.

Police say that the two suspects are believed to be linked to a series of other cases.

The suspects are expected to appear in court on Friday, 27 December 2019.

Suspects fled the scene

Van Wyk said the suspects fled the scene and are yet to be arrested.

“Crime scene experts are currently combing a scene for clues at Drury court Lavender Hill, Steenberg, where a five-year-old boy was shot and fatally wounded at about 14:15 today,” said Van Wyk.

“Circumstances surrounding this shooting incident are under investigation. A murder case was opened for investigation. The suspects fled the scene and yet to be arrested,” he added.

Latest incidents of gun violence in Cape Town 

In a separate incident in early December, 10-year-old Ayesha Kelly died after being caught in the crossfire of gun violence. At the same time, a 16-year-old boy was injured during the shooting in the same area, according to EWN.

Two months ago, a 13-year-old girl was also shot and wounded in Hanover Park amid gang violence.

In another incident three months ago, a 12-year-old boy was killed in gang violence. He was one of three children killed in a shooting in Clarkes Estate, in Elsies River. 

An 18-year-old man also died following the shooting in the Cape Town community.

A woman, 28, in Hanover Park was said to be in the wrong place at the wrong time when she was gunned down during gang crossfire on Sunday, 17 November 2019.

SAPS spokesperson, Mihlali Majikela said: “Upon arrival, they found the body of a 28-year-old woman lying on the ground with a gunshot wound to the upper region of her body.” said Majikela.