Police launch investigation after deadly Atlantis shooting

CAPE TOWN - Police in Atlantis are investigating a deadly shooting at a secondary school in Palmer Avenue, Avondale. 

Officers responded to the scene just before 3pm on Wednesday. It's believed an unidentified man approached a taxi while the driver was waiting to load pupils. 

He opened fire and shot the driver, another man and two children.

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A 14-year-old girl was shot in the back, while a 16-year-old was grazed by a bullet. 

Both were taken to hospital for treatment. 

Atlantis police have registered two counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder. 

The dispute is believed to centre around taxi routes.

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