One dead, three wounded in New Cross Roads shooting

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Camray Clarke

18 January 2026 | 10:24

Officers responded to reports of a shooting in residence in David Street, New Cross Roads on Thursday.

One dead, three wounded in New Cross Roads shooting

FILE: Police van. Picture: Thamsanqa Mbovane/GroundUp

Gugulethu police are investigating the death a 24-year-old man following a shooting earlier this week.

Officers responded to reports of a shooting in a residence in David Street, New Cross Roads, on Thursday.

The 24-year-old victim was declared deceased on the scene, while the others, aged between 20 and 52 years old, were transported to a medical facility after sustaining gunshots in the attack.

Police spokesperson Frederick Van Wyk said the circumstances surrounding the attack are under investigation.

"Anyone with information about this shooting incident can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the mobile application MySAPS anonymously,"  Van Wyk

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