Six-year-old girl critically injured in Cape Flats gang violence despite military presence

Author: iol.co.zaPublished on: April 10, 2026Country: South Africa

Crime & Law

Six-year-old girl critically injured in Cape Flats gang violence despite military presence

A six-year-old girl sustained a gunshot wound to her head in Valhalla Park after being caught in gang crossfire on Thursday morning. This incident occurred despite the deployment of the South African National Defence Force to assist in combating gang violence in the area. Police confirmed the shooting was gang-related, and the suspects have not yet been apprehended.

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