A suspect is in police custody following a shooting incident that occurred in Sophangisa Street, Katlehong North, on Tuesday.
It is alleged that the victims in this incident were coming from a memorial service for a member of a political party, held at Mogobeng Primary School, when a man opened fire on them.
“Seven people were shot. Two men, aged 23 and 21, were declared dead at the scene. Five other persons, aged between 12 and 27, sustained gunshot injuries and were taken to hospital for medical treatment.
“Following the incident, the suspect handed himself over to the police. He is currently in custody,” the police said.
Police reported that two more victims, aged 23 and 27, have succumbed to their injuries in hospital following the shooting, bringing to four the number of victims.
The case docket, with charges of murder and attempted murder, has been assigned to the Gauteng Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) for further investigation. – SAnews.gov.za
