A drive-by shooting in Kewtown on Friday, 17 July 2026, resulted in the death of a 19-year-old male and injuries to three others, including an 11-year-old girl.Police confirmed the incident occurred at the corners of Klappersbos and Springbok Street, with an unknown vehicle firing randomly at occupants.The 11-year-old girl, along with a 14-year-old and a 27-year-old, were hospitalized.Authorities have registered a murder case and three attempted murder charges.

Ward councillor Rashid Adams noted the circumstances remain unclear, with the deceased’s family in Bokmakerrie and the injured girl’s mother hospitalized.A separate case involving the shooting of Emilio Lindeman Jr., a toddler in Kensington, saw a 22-year-old suspect arrested.Lindeman, critically wounded in July, is still hospitalized with risks of paralysis from a bullet in his collarbone.The article highlights ongoing investigations and the impact on affected families.