Cailynn Pretorius9 August 2025 | 12:07

Teen shot and killed in Bishop Lavis

The young man was found with gunshot wounds to his upper body and head on Robert Sobukwe Road on Saturday morning.

Teen shot and killed in Bishop Lavis

Picture: @SAPoliceService/X

CAPE TOWN - An 18-year-old has been killed in what is believed to be a gang-related incident in Bishop Lavis, Cape Town.

The young man was found with gunshot wounds to his upper body and head on Robert Sobukwe Road on Saturday morning.

Western Cape SAPS spokesperson, Malcolm Pojie, said the suspects remain at large, and no arrests have been made.

"Members responded to the scene and found the body, who had succumbed to gunshot wounds. He was declared deceased by medical personnel on scene. The motive is believed to be gang-related."