A Cape Town funeral turned to tragedy on Saturday, February 8, when two men lost their lives in an unexpected incident. The funeral, held in Ravensmead, was progressing peacefully until a gunman, disguised as a mourner, pulled out a firearm and shot the father of the deceased at close range. The gunman, dressed in black to blend in with the crowd, fled the scene, but mourners quickly intervened to stop him.
The community was left in shock as the shooter was apprehended by those present, and tragically, he passed away before authorities could arrive. By the time the police reached the scene, both the father of the deceased and the shooter had died. Residents were deeply disturbed by the event, with many expressing their disbelief that such a tragedy could occur during a time meant for mourning.
The Ravensmead Community Police Forum strongly condemned the incident, emphasizing that it was an unprecedented situation for the area. Lucian Davids, a spokesman for the CPF, voiced his dismay, stating that such an event should never happen at a funeral. The community, already grieving, now faced an even more overwhelming loss.
Police have confirmed the incident and are investigating the motives behind the shooting. Authorities are seeking information from the public to assist in the ongoing investigation, as they work to understand the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
