KATLEHONG KILLINGS: Two ANCYL members shot dead in Ekurhuleni, three others wounded
A shooting at a memorial service in Ekurhuleni on Tuesday has left two ANC Youth League members dead and three others injured.
On Tuesday, a shooting at a memorial service in Ekurhuleni resulted in the deaths of two ANC Youth League members and injuries to three others. The victims were aged 21 and 23, while the injured ranged in age from 12 to 27, according to police spokesperson Brigadier Brenda Muridili. The memorial service honored the late Jeanette Magugu, a 51-year-old ANC leader who was herself killed in early October.
The incident occurred at Mogobeng Hall, a primary school in Tshongweni, Katlehong, shortly after the service concluded. Witnesses described the attack as unexpected, with the gunman initially firing shots into the air before targeting the mourners. The victims scattered upon hearing the gunfire, with one person remaining motionless as emergency responders arrived.
The shooter reportedly surrendered to the police and is currently in custody. He is known to the community and had a history of provocative behavior, including a Facebook page featuring images of firearms that has since been taken down. Local politicians, including Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, and various government officials, visited the scene to offer their condolences and support to the affected community.
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