Police Investigate Double Homicide in NY 108
Early Tuesday morning, two security guards from World Class Protection Services were shot dead in Gugulethu.
The tragic event occurred just before 11am in the NY 108 area, leaving the local community in disbelief.
The security guards, who worked for the company based in Strandfontein Village, were reportedly sitting in a branded Datsun Go when they were fired upon by unknown gunmen.
First responders arrived shortly after, but both men were pronounced dead at the scene.
Images from the crime scene spread rapidly through crime-focused WhatsApp groups following the incident.
Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi stated that law enforcement is diligently chasing leads to capture the assailants.
He noted: “At approximately 10.40am on Tuesday, November 26, unknown attackers opened fire on the occupants of a Datsun Go parked along the road.
“The two adult males unfortunately succumbed to their injuries and were declared deceased at the scene by medical personnel.”
Currently, Gugulethu police are investigating two counts of murder, with ongoing efforts to catch those responsible.
Swartbooi added: “The motive behind this attack is under investigation by the South African Police Service, with Gugulethu police pursuing two murder counts.”
The Daily Voice contacted World Class Protection Services yesterday but found management unavailable for comment.
Ntandazo Anthony Gcingca, chairperson of the Gugulethu Community Policing Forum, characterized the shooting incident as a significant shock.
He stated: “This incident struck during a period when shootings had notably decreased in Gugulethu. We’ve seen a 50% reduction in murders.”
Meanwhile, this assault follows a report from Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, highlighting a general decline in murder rates across the Western Cape.
According to the crime statistics released for the second quarter of 2024/25, the province witnessed an 8.7% decrease in murder rates, though areas like Philippi East still contend with troubling levels of violence.
The police are urging anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Crime Stop at 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS mobile app anonymously.
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