SUSPECT IN CUSTODY FOLLOWING KATLEHONG NORTH SHOOTING: TWO DECEASED AND FIVE INJURED BREAKING NEWS
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BY: CHANON LECODEY MERRICKS | ONLINE EDITOR
KATLEHONG NORTH SHOOTING – TWO VICTIMS SUCCUMB TO INJURIES
Two more victims, aged 23 and 27, have succumbed to their gunshot injuries in hospital following the shooting incident in Sophangisa Street, Katlehong North, on 13 October 2026.
This brings the total number of fatalities to four. Three other victims remain injured.
The suspect remains in police custody.
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SUSPECT IN CUSTODY FOLLOWING KATLEHONG NORTH SHOOTING: TWO DECEASED AND FIVE INJURED
Katlehong North – A suspect is in police custody following a shooting incident that occurred in Sophangisa Street, Katlehong North, on 13 October 2026 at about 18:50.
It is alleged that the victims 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 case docket, with charges of murder and attempted murder, has been assigned to the Gauteng Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) for further investigation.
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