The scene of the tragic shooting in Manenberg, where a bystander lost their life during a gang conflict. Stone throwing in Manenberg escalated to a deadly shooting which claimed the life of a bystander. Three men were shot on Wednesday evening in Renoster Road when youngsters – allegedly recruited by rival gangs the Fancy Boys and Hard Livings – started throwing stones at each other.
As the battle grew more intense, guns were drawn, and shots were fired, killing a 35-year-old bystander while a 14-year-old boy was shot in the right leg. A 21-year-old gang member was shot in his lower back. Police spokesperson Constable Ndakhe Gwala confirmed the incident and said that two suspects have been identified, but no arrests have been made as yet. “Manenberg police registered a case of murder and two counts of attempted murder, following an incident that occurred at Renoster Road, Manenberg on Wednesday, Gwala said “According to reports, two rival gangs were throwing stones at each other when a third gang group joined the fight with firearms, fatally wounding a 35-year-old bystander.
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