The 35-year-old that was killed in the Gatesville shooting in Athlone on Saturday was an administrative clerk attached to Kraaifontein SAPS.

The attack took place in front of the Rylands Civic Centre, opposite Masjidul Quds during dhuhr (midday) prayers, causing a panic among the worshippers.

According to police, preliminary information suggested that two armed men accosted the women as they alighted the vehicle they were traveling in.

The Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) are investigating a case of murder and attempted murder.

Police management have expressed their shock at the shooting.

The Imam at Masjidul Quds expressed his deep concern about the high levels of crime and criminality in the Gatesville area following a deadly shooting.

Imam at Masjidul Quds, Shaykh Abduragman Alexander said that bad elements are moving into the community.

The media desk of the mosque has urged the security establishment to take immediate and appropriate measures to urgently deal with this lawlessness.