Tragic shooting at Killarney taxi rank leaves one dead and three injured
Police are investigating the shooting incident at Killarney taxi rank, where CATA taxi owners were targeted, resulting in one fatality and three injuries.
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The Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA) said it was saddened and deeply concerned after one of its members was gunned down at the Killarney taxi rank on Friday, February 13, leaving the surrounding communities shocked.
A 39-year-old taxi business owner was shot and killed, while three others were injured, during the incident on the corner of Koeberg and Blaauwberg roads.
The four men are understood to be taxi owners associated with CATA.
Provincial police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg confirmed that Table View police have opened a murder case and three cases of attempted murder for investigation.
“Police members were called to the crime scene, where they found the victims with gunshot wounds to their bodies. The 39-year-old victim was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel, while the other victims, aged between 30 and 43, were taken to a medical facility for treatment,” said Sergeant Twigg.
He said that unknown suspects allegedly opened fire on the group before fleeing the scene. The motive for the attack is believed to be taxi-related.
CATA spokesperson Nkululeko Sityebi confirmed that the victims are taxi business owners and not drivers. “We extend our condolences to the deceased. We are deeply concerned by the way our members are being gunned down — whether it be a driver, a marshal, a working committee member, or an owner. One life is too many.”
A Dunoon community activist, who did not want to be identified, said he was aware of the “attack” on the taxi owners and expressed concern about escalating violence.
He said the rank is “a war zone waiting to happen” and that he fears innocent commuters could be caught in the crossfire.
“Here in Dunoon, we use taxis as the main source of transportation. We sincerely hope that these attacks will not continue to happen,” he said.
Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or submit a tip-off anonymously via the MySAPS mobile application.