After 23-Year-Old Gunned Down at Petrol Station
Reporter – George C. April
EERSTERIVIER:- The family of 23-year-old Breyton Morgan is demanding justice after he was shot multiple times inside a car at a petrol station in Eerste River over the weekend, yet another reminder of the fear and violence that ordinary people face daily on the Cape Flats.
Morgan and a group of friends were at the Total Garage in Beverley Park filling up with petrol when an unknown gunman suddenly opened fire on the vehicle.
The driver, despite being injured, managed to speed off and drove to the nearest medical facility, but Morgan was tragically declared dead on arrival. Two other passengers, aged 16 and 20, were wounded in the shooting and are receiving treatment.
Police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg confirmed that Kleinvlei police are investigating cases of murder and attempted murder.
“Police members were called to the crime scene, and upon arrival, the victims had already been taken for medical treatment. A 24-year-old victim was declared deceased at the medical facility, while the other victims are still being treated. The motive for the attack is yet to be determined, and the suspect or suspects remain at large,” said Twigg.
For the Morgan family, the pain is unbearable — and the confusion even greater.
Breyton’s brother, Nathan Adams, described his sibling as a hardworking young man who had no links to gangsterism.
“They were at the garage throwing in petrol,” he said. “While they were waiting, a guy came from across the street and started shooting at the car, mostly on Breyton’s side. The driver was also shot. They drove to Eerste River Day Hospital, but I think Breyton passed away on the way. We got the call and rushed there immediately.”
Nathan’s voice broke as he recalled his brother’s final moments.
“They were innocent people. Breyton had a job, he worked hard. He was shot about eight times, even in the back. He was the middle brother of three children, and we just want justice.”
The brutal killing has once again shaken the community, highlighting how violence has become a part of daily life for many Cape Flats residents, even those with no connection to crime.
Ordinary people live under constant threat, afraid to stop at a shop or petrol station at night. Many families say they have grown used to the sound of gunfire — an unimaginable reality that has become normal in many neighborhood.
As investigations continue, the Morgan family can only hope that those responsible are caught and that Breyton’s death will not become just another statistic.
His loved ones remember him as a kind-hearted young man who loved life, a life cut short by senseless violence.
“We are tired of living in fear,” Nathan said softly. “We just want peace.”
May his soul rest in peace.
