Two men killed, seven-year-old wounded in Delft shooting

Two men have been shot and killed, and a seven-year-old child wounded, in a suspected gang-related shooting in Delft on Sunday morning.

The incident occurred on Auber Street, when unknown gunmen reportedly opened fire on the men, killing them.

Police Spokesperson FC van Wyk said that the child was caught in the crossfire while playing in the street.

"It is alleged both the deceased were sitting and drinking at the mentioned address when unidentified males came and started shooting at them. The injured victim was in the street and got hit by a stray bullet. He was taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.”

Police have opened two cases of murder and one of attempted murder.