CT police investigating case of murder after body of 40-year-old man found with gunshot wounds

CAPE TOWN - Cape Town police are investigating a case of murder after the body of a 40-year-old man was found with gunshot wounds in Westridge, Mitchells Plain on Friday.

Police say they were called out to the crime scene at Paddock Field, just after 9am.

Police spokesperson FC van Wyk said the motive for the shooting is unknown at this stage.

"The motive for this incident is now the subject of an investigation by the South African Police Service. Any person who can shed light on this incident is kindly requested to call Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or alternatively use the mobile application MySAPS anonymously."