CAPE TOWN - Delft detectives have launched a manhunt for gunmen following an incident where three men were shot and killed in Delft South on Sunday evening.

Police were called out to the Jerusalem informal settlement in Delft South where they found three men, one aged 22 and two 32 years of age with gunshot wounds. The victims were declared dead by paramedics on the scene.

Reports allege that yet-to-be identified gunmen opened fire on the three victims at about 20:50 on Sunday evening and fled. The motive for the shooting incident is yet to be determined.

Anyone with information that could assist the police investigation is urged to contact the Crime Stop number 08600 10111.

Source: South African Police Service