A recent shooting in Bo-Kaap is currently not assigned to an open police docket.
Watch: Bo-Kaap shooting caught on CCTV
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Bo-Kaap, a historic area in Cape Town known for its vibrant houses and rich cultural heritage, has recently been spotlighted for less celebratory reasons.
This past weekend, the tranquillity of Chiappini Street was shattered when a violent encounter unfolded.
CCTV footage, rapidly disseminated across social media platforms, captured a stark visual account of the confrontation involving a group of young individuals reportedly affiliated with local gangs.
The video clips, sourced from multiple angles, documented the tense moments leading up to the incident, where members believed to be part of the Mongrels and Stoute Moters gangs were seen aggressively pursuing rivals.
These rivals are thought to be associated with The Kraal informal settlement and the Hol Boys, or HBs.
The footage clearly shows the moment when the Van Der Meulen Street group fired four shots at those they were chasing.
What’s the latest in the investigation?
In response to the incident and the widespread attention it has garnered, law enforcement officials have been quick to respond. Police spokesperson Malcolm Pojie provided an update, stating:
“No complaints or cases were reported to local police regarding the incident depicted in the videos which went viral.”
Despite the lack of formal complaints, authorities are not treating the situation lightly. Pojie further elaborated:
“We are aware of ongoing conflict between rival gangs in the Bo-Kaap and as such have heightened visibility in the area as well as initiated profiling of people of interest.”