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Three, Including Infant, Killed in Athlone Shooting as Police Hunt Suspects

Detectives from the Serious and Violent Crimes Unit lead a manhunt with public tip-offs sought via Crime Stop or the MySAPS app.

Overview

  • Gunfire erupted at about 10 p.m. at Sunbird Court in Bridgetown, Athlone, on Tuesday night.
  • Two women aged 25 and 36 and a nine-month-old baby were fatally shot, and two adult men were wounded and taken for treatment.
  • Police say three suspects opened fire on the victims and fled the scene, and no arrests have been announced.
  • SAPS says all available resources have been mobilised and the case is being prioritised by specialised detectives.
  • Authorities say the motive remains under investigation, and FACSA and SAPS have condemned the killings as senseless and brutal.