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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Grade 8 learner gunned down in Elsies River, 3 others wounded

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The Police’s Anti-Gang Unit has launched a manhunt for the gunmen who shot and killed a 14-year-old boy at Ravensmead High School this morning. Two other teenagers – who are not learners at the school – were left wounded.

 

In another incident, a 55-year-old man was shot and wounded and authorities are still probing whether the two shootings are linked. The motive for the attacks is still unclear.

 

“It is alleged that two gunmen in a vehicle disembarked in Donnegal Street and fired shots. As a consequence the 14-year-old was killed and others aged 15 and 17 were injured. They were transported to a medical facility for treatment,” said Potelwa.

 

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Police have since increased their deployment in the gang-infested community.

 

“Murder and attempted murder dockets have been opened. A manhunt has since been launched for the perpetrators of the act,” said Potelwa.

 

The Western Cape Education Department confirmed that it is providing the necessary support.

 

“The schools in the area immediately went into lockdown mode in terms of safety procedures, however, some parents are collecting their children from the schools. This has affected examinations at some schools, with timetables being amended to accommodate the change,” said WCED spokesperson Bronagh Hammond.

 

Hammond added that matric exams have proceeded at all schools.

 

“The WCED NSC examination team was also alerted immediately and measures were put in place to ensure that the Grade 12 learners could write their NSC exam and that the integrity of the examination is not compromised. Counselling support is being provided to the learners.  Security has also been arranged to ensure that the learners feel safe during the examination,” concluded Hammond.

 

READ MORE: WATCH: Angry Elsies River residents protest after teenager killed

 

 

 

 

Lizell Persens
Lizell Persens
Lizell is a Cape Town-based news anchor, reporter and transcriptionist. She has been a journalist for the past 10 years, and started her career as a TV producer. The avid reader enjoys writing poems, fast cars, music, travelling, and exploring new food.

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