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Three people including a university student have been declared dead following a shooting in Braamfontein, Johannesburg on Thursday afternoon.
According to Gauteng police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi, unknown suspects shot two men who were inside a parked vehicle.
“During the shooting a university bus was also caught on the cross fire leading to two students being shot.
“Both the men in the vehicle and one student were declared dead while the other student was taken to the nearest hospital for medical treatment,” she explained.
Nevhuhulwi said the motive of the shooting and is subject to police investigation.
She added; “A case of murder and attempted murder is opened. No one has been arrested.”
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Nevhuhulwi requested anyone who may have information that can assist with the investigation or tracing of the suspects to contact the Crime Stop Line.
Meanwhile, in a notice to students and staff Wits University issued a statement saying they were made aware of the incident, possibly related to the taxi industry, which took place but confirmed that no Wits student or staff were injured.
“Emergency services and JMPD are on the scene. Campus protection Services is also on the scene, providing assistance.
“However, Jorissen Street is closed between Station Street and Bertha Street. Bertha Street is also closed between De Korte Street and Ameshoff Street, which will impact on traffic this afternoon.
“Please use alternative routes where possible,” the statement read.
