An alleged gang leader was shot dead outside Brackenfell police station in Cape Town on Thursday.
Police spokesperson W/O Joseph Swartbooi said detectives attached to the anti-gang unit were pursuing leads in a bid to apprehend the suspects responsible for the death of the 42-year-old man.
“Reports suggested that about 9.45am, unknown gunmen opened fire next to a parking area on Brackenfell Boulevard, after the man left his Opel LDV and walked in the direction of Brackenfell police station offices. The man was declared deceased on the scene by the medical personnel,” said Swartbooi.
The suspects fled the scene.
The Brackenfell community policing forum said the attack was a gang-related incident.
“Due to an ongoing investigation and the sensitivity of the case we are not at liberty to provide any more information or comments,” the CPF said.
Any person with information should call Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
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