Football clubs rally in Lavender Hill for Ashtin Brooks
The football fraternity took a stand in Joe Marks Boulevard, Lavender Hill, to demonstrate awareness of the senseless murder of Ashtin Brooks, 13, who was gunned down on Friday, January 16.
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A crowd of about 300 people stood in solidarity at a placard demonstration on Joe Marks Boulevard, Lavender Hill, to pay tribute to 13-year-old Ashtin Brooks, who was gunned down on Friday, January 16 ("Community mourns the death of 13-year-old Ashtin Brooks in Seawinds, January 19).
Raymond Brickles, youth chairperson of Greenwood Athletic AFC, said six football clubs from the area took part in the demonstration: Greenwood Athletic AFC, Wesley United, Steenberg United, Origan Spurs, Ashford, Stephanians Ottery, and Cafda FC.
The crowd first gathered at Retreat Library on Joe Marks Boulevard before joining Ashtin’s club, Steenberg United, at the traffic lights along Joe Marks Boulevard in Lavender Hill.
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Mr Brickles said parents, family members, friends, and Ashtin’s teacher gathered to raise awareness and express concern about the current situation in the area.
“It was a very humbling experience to see a community and clubs unite for the common goal, which is a peaceful society where our kids are safe,” he said.
Provincial police spokesperson, Captain FC Van Wyk, said Muizenberg police registered a murder case for investigation after receiving a complaint of a shooting incident.
Upon arrival at the address, he said, the community pointed out the body of a juvenile boy lying in the road.
“The victim was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel. The motive is believed to be gang-related.”
Anyone with information about the shooting incident can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the mobile application MySAPS anonymously.