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Western Cape police are searching for gunmen who shot and killed a 17-year-old girl in Cape Town. (Alfonso Nqunjana/News24)

Western Cape police are searching for gunmen who shot and killed a 17-year-old girl in Cape Town. (Alfonso Nqunjana/News24)

Western Cape police are hunting for the gunmen who opened fire, killing a 17-year-old girl in Hartenberg Street, Voorbrug, in Delft on Sunday morning. 

Police spokesperson Captain FC van Wyk said the teen was declared dead on the scene by the medical personnel.

"The motive for this shooting incident forms part of ongoing investigations. Delft police are investigating," Van Wyk said.

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