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Ernie “Lastag” Solomon, the alleged leader of the Terrible Josters gang, as well as his son, Carlo Solomon, were wounded in an alleged assassination attempt at the Octopus Club in Hawston in the Western Cape on Monday night, Netwerk24 reported.
A police source told Netwerk24 that Ernie suffered five gunshot wounds and Carlo three.
Both were reportedly taken to the Mediclinic hospital in Hermanus for treatment. Jonathan “Blikke” Thomas, who was allegedly with them, was shot dead.
The Octopus Club is reportedly widely regarded as the headquarters of Terrible Josters in Hawston.
Sources told Netwerk24 that the attack could be related to the failed assassination attempt March 15 on Horatio “Voudie” Solomon, 30.
Ernie “Lastag” Solomon. (Photo: Facebook)
Horatio’s 13-year-old daughter was seriously injured and died in hospital the next day. At that time, it was alleged that the attack on Horacio was planned by Ernie Solomon.
Tygerburger reported at the time that 21 shots were fired in short succession at Horatio and his daughter.
Horatio, Ernie’s nephew, is said to be the leader of the Terrible Josters in Delft, Wesbank, Elsies River and Kleinmond. He was reportedly shot in the head and chest, but survived.
Captain Andrè Traut, a Western Cape police spokesman, told News24: “The circumstances surrounding the death of a 42-year-old man are being investigated after he was shot and killed. [on Monday] night at 19:15 on Beach Road, Hawston, Hermanus.
“During the same incident, two men, 62 and 36, suffered gunshot wounds and were admitted to hospital for treatment. This office is not in a position to reveal the identities of the victims. The reason for the incident has not yet been established. has determined and the suspects have not yet been arrested. ”
* This story has been updated.
– Compiled by Riaan Grobler
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