Teen hit in 'cycle-by' shooting
2003-04-30 08:35
Cape Town - A 15-year-old boy was shot and wounded by two passers-by at Capricorn Park, near Muizenburg on the cape Flats on Tuesday, police said.
Captain Billy Jones said the shooting happened about 17:00, while Craig Petersen was standing in the street.
Two men cycled past the youth and turned back, pulled out guns and shot him in the head and chest.
The teenager was taken to hospital, where he was in a critical condition.
Jones said police did not know the motive of the shooting and cannot confirm if it was gang-related. Police found 9mm cartridges in the street.
- SAPA