JUST IN: Cape Town principal killed in front of school
The schooling community in Kraaifontein in Cape Town have been left traumatised after a primary school principal in Cape Town was gunned down in front of the school on Thursday.
The incident took place at about 7am as learners were heading to school.
The provincial police spokesperson, Captain Frederick van Wyk confirmed the shooting incident.
“Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes detectives are currently on the scene combing the area for clues following a fatal shooting incident this morning at a primary school in Wallacedene, Kraaifontein,” Van Wyk said.
He said another person was injured during the shooting incident.
“At about 7am two persons stopped at the entrance of an institute of learning at Henzekile Street in Walacedene, in their white Mahindra vehicle. Three unidentified males approached the victim’s vehicle and opened fire at them, which led to the death of a 54-year-old male and an injured female who was admitted to hospital. The suspects fled the scene in an unknown vehicle,” Van Wyk said.
At this stage, the motive for the shooting is unknown.
Police have called on the public to assist with any information.
“Anyone with information about this fatal shooting incident is kindly requested to contact the investigating officer Detective Colonel Eddie Clark at 082 469 1531 or Crime Stop at 08600 10111,” van Wyk said.
This is a developing story.
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Thu, 23 Jan 2025 08:22:07 GMTRobin-Lee Francke
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