Moegamad Zain Sigourney, a 28-year-old barber, was shot and killed in Lavender Hill on Sunday morning, September 6, at approximately 11:00 am, according to police and community sources. Sigourney was one of three people gunned down within a 24-hour period in the area, prompting a police investigation by Muizenberg officers.
The Shooting of Moegamad Zain Sigourney on Orchard Road
Sigourney was sitting outside his barbershop, which is located in a Wendy house on Orchard Road in Hillview, when unknown gunmen on bicycles approached him. According to a source, Sigourney noticed the suspects pulling out firearms, jumped up, and tried to run away before the attackers opened fire. He was struck in the back by at least seven bullets and was declared dead at the scene by medical personnel.
Community members stated that Sigourney had no gang affiliations. One resident, who requested anonymity out of fear of retaliation, described him as a good person who lived with his grandmother and had three sons. Attempts by reporters to reach Sigourney’s family for comment were unsuccessful.
Did You Know? Moegamad Zain Sigourney operated his barbershop out of a Wendy house situated on Orchard Road in Hillview, where he was approached by suspects riding on bicycles before being fatally shot.
Prior Shooting Incident in St Montague Village
Skaars 24 hours earlier, on Saturday, September 5, at approximately 18:00, another fatal shooting occurred nearby on St Boniface Street in St Montague Village, Lavender Hill. Police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg stated that two men, aged 40 and 26, were shot when unknown suspects opened fire from a Toyota Quantum vehicle.
The 40-year-old victim was declared dead at the scene by medical personnel, while the 26-year-old sustained gunshot wounds and lay injured for more than two-and-a-half hours before an ambulance arrived to transport him to a medical facility. Police confirmed that the attackers fled the scene following the incident.
Police Investigation and Next Steps
Muizenberg police registered a murder case for investigation following the shooting on Orchard Road, according to Sergeant Wesley Twigg. Investigators report that the attackers in the Sigourney case fled the scene and are yet to be apprehended. Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information about either shooting incident to contact Crime Stop at 08600 10111 or to use the MySAPS mobile application anonymously.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Moegamad Zain Sigourney?
According to a source and police reports, 28-year-old barber Moegamad Zain Sigourney was shot and killed by unknown gunmen on bicycles while sitting in front of his Wendy house barbershop on Orchard Road in Hillview on Sunday morning at approximately 11:00 am.
Were there other shooting victims in the area around the same time?
Yes. Approximately 24 hours earlier, on Saturday, September 5, at around 18:00, a 40-year-old man was shot dead and a 26-year-old man was wounded when suspects opened fire from a Toyota Quantum on St Boniface Street in St Montague Village, Lavender Hill.
How can members of the public share information with law enforcement?
Anyone with information regarding these shooting incidents can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or submit tips anonymously using the MySAPS mobile application.
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