Bishop Lavis police investigate shooting of a 16-year-old boy

CAPE TOWN - Police in Bishop Lavis in Cape Town are investigating what led to an incident in which a young boy was shot.

The 16-year-old was reportedly shot in the back, and police are now investigating a case of attempted murder.

Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg said the suspects responsible for the incident remain at large, with no arrests being made yet.  

"Police members attended to a complaint at the local day hospital, where the victim was pointed out by medical staff. The victim sustained a gunshot wound to his back. An attempted murder case was registered for investigation.”

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