Organised Crime detectives have launched a manhunt for suspects after three people were gunned down in Mbekweni, Paarl.

The bodies of the victims aged between 30 and 40 were found at a house in Sakhelwe Street, on Sunday.

Western Cape police spokesperson, Brigadier Novela Potelwa says the motive for the attack is yet to be determined.

“Mbekweni police were called out to Sakhelwe Street at approximately 05h10 where they discovered the bodies with multiple gunshot wounds. One body was lying inside the vehicle, another behind the same vehicle and the third one inside a shack on the premises. The ages of the deceased persons are 30, 33 and 40. Their identities will be released once their next of kin have been informed”.