Three killed, one wounded in Grassy Park drive-by shooting
Three men have been shot dead and another wounded in a drive-by shooting in Glen Close, Grassy Park, on Sunday evening.
According to Western Cape police, the shooting occurred at approximately 20:15 on 8 November 2026.
Police said a white Toyota Tazz stopped outside premises where four men, aged between 22 and 39, were seated. Occupants of the vehicle opened fire on the men before fleeing the scene.
Three victims were declared dead at the scene by medical personnel, while the fourth was rushed to a medical facility for treatment.
The Anti-Gang Unit is investigating three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder. No arrests have been made.
The shooting is suspected to be gang-related, amid ongoing concerns about gang violence in communities across the Cape Flats.
A resident told IOL that the gunfire erupted while they were preparing their children’s clothes for school. They said they threw the children to the ground for safety and feared the shooting could trigger further violence in the area, particularly as pupils are writing examinations.
Grassy Park Community Policing Forum chairperson Nicole Jacobus has appealed to anyone with information about the shooting to come forward, saying confidential tip-offs could assist the investigation and help protect the community.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or submit an anonymous tip through the MySAPS mobile application.