Four killed in Bellville taxi rank shooting, seven-year-old child among wounded

Four people have been killed and two others wounded in a shooting at the Bellville taxi rank in Cape Town.

The shooting occurred at approximately 9pm on Saturday, 7 November, at the long-distance section of the taxi rank.

According to police, four gunmen travelling in two vehicles opened fire on the victims before fleeing the scene.

One of the injured victims is a seven-year-old child.

The Provincial Taxi Violence Unit is investigating the incident. Police have also confiscated a firearm linked to a taxi driver as part of the investigation.

No arrests have been made, and the motive for the shooting has not yet been established.

Investigations are continuing.

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