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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>A nine-year-old boy and two men escaped with their lives on Friday afternoon after suspects opened fire on them in Radnor Road and Robert Sobukwe Drive in Parow.<\/p>\n

The trio sustained injuries and were treated at nearby health facilities.<\/p>\n

Western Cape police spokesperson Captain FC van Wyk said the incident happened on Friday at 15:10 in the Parow Industrial area.<\/p>\n

The motive of the incident was suspected to be gang-related, police said.<\/p>\n

“Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation. The motive for this incident is suspected to be gang-related,” said Van Wyk.<\/p>\n

According to police, detectives attached to the Anti-Gang Unit have been assigned to probe the matter.<\/p>\n

Parow community policing forum’s Shakir Smith has condemned the incident in the strongest form.<\/p>\n

“Any shooting of any kind, no matter the situation, is condemned. No person should be put in a position where a gun is involved. It is a cruel manner in which no person should be subjected to, even a child,” Smith added.<\/p>\n

Smith said it was unclear why the victims came under attack but that police are investigating the matter.<\/p>\n

“This incident should not have happened. We are glad the victims have escaped with their lives and wish them a speedy recovery. No arrests have been made,” he said.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Africa<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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