Three dead and two wounded in Newclare, Johannesburg shooting

On Saturday, August 15, a shooting in Newclare, Johannesburg claimed the lives of three individuals and left two others wounded, according to a report from provincial police. The incident occurred around 9:34pm, with police receiving a complaint about an alleged shooting in the area. Upon arrival, community members directed officers to a flat where they claimed multiple people had been shot, according to Captain Tintswalo Sibeko, the spokesperson for the provincial police.

Police subsequently opened three counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder for further investigation. Upon entering the premises, officers discovered three victims aged between 18 and 20 inside the flat. These victims were pronounced deceased at the scene by paramedics. It was later revealed that two additional individuals, aged 18 and 23, had also sustained gunshot wounds and were transported to the hospital for further medical attention.

As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. The suspects remain unknown, and the circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation. Police have urged anyone with information that could assist with the ongoing investigation to contact the Crime Stop Line at 08600 10111 or submit information anonymously via the MySAPS App.