Death toll rises as motive for mass shooting in Gugulethu remains unclear



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The victim was one of two people who were injured in the shooting and were taken to hospital.

CAPE TOWN – The death toll following a mass shooting at Gugulethu in Cape Town on Monday has risen.
Police confirmed Tuesday that an eighth person died.

Three women and four men were shot and killed in a residence in NY78 yesterday.

The latest victim was one of two people who were injured in the shooting and taken to hospital.

Seven people died at the scene.

As police investigate what triggered the shooting, MEC Community Security spokeswoman Cayla Murray said the MEC recently met with police and the city of Cape Town to deal with extortion from bars and restaurants.

“Minister Fritz said he had been informed (of the incident) by Western Cape organized crime detectives and other crime scene experts who were on the scene looking for clues. It is noted that the reason for the case remains unclear. “

Police were still searching for those responsible for the incident Tuesday.

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