News24 | State witness gunned down at Cape Town court

A State witness was gunned down at the Wynberg Magistrate's Court on Tuesday morning. (Lisalee Solomons/News24)

A State witness was gunned down at the Wynberg Magistrate's Court on Tuesday morning. Details surrounding the incident are still sketchy, but the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) confirmed the victim was a witness in an ongoing case. 

Confirming the shooting, Western Cape NPA spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila said: "We have been informed that the deceased was a State witness, but at this stage, we are not in a position to confirm [which case] as the matter is under investigation."

Graphic images, depicting a man dressed all in white slumped over a bench in a court hallway, were shared on social media.

A small trace of blood can be seen next to the victim's head, while a short video clip captures a police officer with his firearm drawn.

Western Cape police were asked for comment and it will be added once received.

More to follow.

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