SHOT IN BARBER SHOP

A ROUTINE haircut turned into tragedy in Heideveld on Tuesday when a man was shot in the back of his head.

According to Daily Voice sources, the victim was not a trouble maker and therefore it’s uncertain whether he was just at the wrong place at the wrong time, or if he was indeed the intended target.

And while the 33-year-old victim is not affiliated to a gang, crime fighters believe that he is another casualty in a gang war that is terrorising residents.

With the Bad Boyz, West Siders and Junior Mafias at odds in the area, Manenberg Community Policing Forum (CPF) Chairperson Vanessa Adrianse said of the incident: “Someone walked into the barbershop and shot him in the head.

“We can also confirm that it is gang affiliated. As the CPF of Manenberg and Heideveld we condemn these ongoing senseless shootings that are going on in the community.

“All we can ask for the community is to be vigilant, we are not saying that these kinds of shootings and gang wars should keep us hostage, but we all know that we have stepped into the festive season.”

The CPF appealed to the community to not be silent and to appeal for assistance when needed.

They have also applauded the neighbourhood watches and community organisations for their efforts where safety is concerned.

Police spokesperson Captain FC van Wyk said that Manenberg police station registered a murder case following the shooting incident.

Van Wyk reported: “The victim was shot to the back of his head, while having his hair cut. The motive for the attack forms part of the police investigation. The suspect/s are yet to be arrested.”

The SAPS appeals to members of the public to come forward with any information that could assist police. Information can be shared anonymously to Manenberg SAPS on 021 699 9400 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 alternatively by using the MySAPS mobile application.