By Priya Ranchod
Two more victims have died in hospital following a shooting in Katlehong North, bringing the death toll to four, while three others remain injured.
The victims, aged 23 and 27, succumbed to their gunshot wounds following the shooting in Sophangisa Street on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, at approximately 18:50.
In an initial statement issued on 13 October, Gauteng Provincial Police spokesperson Brigadier Brenda Muridili confirmed that seven people had been shot when a gunman allegedly opened fire on a group returning from a memorial service for a political party member at Mogobeng Primary School.
Two men, aged 21 and 23, were declared dead at the scene, while five other victims, aged between 12 and 27, were taken to hospital for medical treatment. Two of those injured later succumbed to their wounds, bringing the total number of fatalities to four.
The suspect handed himself over to police following the shooting and remains in custody.
The case, which includes charges of murder and attempted murder, has been assigned to the Gauteng Political Killings Task Team for further investigation.
The suspect is expected to appear before the Palm Ridge Magistrate's Court on Thursday, 15 October 2026.
Police investigations are continuing.
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