A Delft family is in mourning after the tragic loss of 18-year-old Bronwin van Willing, who was brutally gunned down on her way to a local tuckshop. The shocking incident occurred on Wednesday, January 8, in The Hague area of Delft, just days before Bronwin was set to begin her Grade 11 studies at Delft High School.
### **A Promising Future Cut Short**
Bronwin, described by her family as a joyful and vibrant young woman, had been eagerly looking forward to the new school year. Her sister, Lauren, shared that Bronwin was excited about starting Grade 11 and had already made plans to prepare for school. “She was very excited and even told us we needed to do her hair for school,” Lauren recalled.
Bronwin lived with her grandmother, who had sent her to the shop to buy bread when the tragedy unfolded.
### **Details of the Incident**
According to Lauren, Bronwin was walking back home when she encountered a vehicle on the road. Gunmen inside the car began shooting at her. “As she was running, they chased after her,” Lauren said. “She was first shot in the back. Then the shooter approached her and shot her in the face.”
The senseless attack has left the family devastated. Lauren described her sister as someone who was always full of life. “Bronwin was a very joyful person. She was talkative, always laughing and joking around,” she said.
### **Police Investigation Underway**
Captain Frederick van Wyk, spokesperson for the Western Cape police, confirmed the shooting incident, which took place on Junker Street at around 8:50 p.m. He stated that officers arrived at the scene to find Bronwin lying in the street with a gunshot wound to the back.
The vehicle used in the attack was later found abandoned and was determined to have been hijacked in Bishop Lavis in July 2024. The car has been handed over as evidence for processing. However, no arrests have been made, and investigations are ongoing.
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### **Community in Shock**
The tragic killing has sent shockwaves through the community, with many struggling to come to terms with the senseless loss of a young life. Bronwin’s family is shattered, and her loved ones are appealing for justice.
### **Authorities Appeal for Information**
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has urged anyone with information about the fatal shooting to come forward. Community members can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 to assist in the investigation.
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### **A Reminder of Rising Violence**
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of violence in the Western Cape region. Just days earlier, reports surfaced of other violent crimes, including the death of a pregnant woman in the area.
For Bronwin’s family, the grief is overwhelming as they try to cope with the loss of a young woman who had so much to live for. Her sister summed up the sentiment of many: “We are shattered by this loss.”
As the investigation continues, the community hopes for answers and justice for Bronwin.