A tragic shooting incident unfolded in the heart of Johannesburg, South Africa, claiming the life of a university student and leaving another severely injured. Gunmen shot and killed two men inside a parked car on a bustling street, with stray bullets hitting the students as their bus passed by the scene.
The victims were caught in the crossfire, with one student declared dead at the scene and the other rushed to the nearest hospital for urgent medical treatment. Both men in the vehicle were also pronounced dead.
The incident shocked witnesses, who described the scene as chaotic and terrifying. Images shared on social media depicted the grim aftermath, showing a body hanging out of a car window and emergency responders tending to the injured.
Authorities have yet to make any arrests in connection with the shooting. While gun crime is unfortunately common in South Africa, the brazen nature of this daylight attack has heightened concerns among residents.
The University of Johannesburg confirmed that both affected students were enrolled at their institution. The deceased, an 18-year-old undergraduate, was on his way home when the shooting occurred. The university is offering counseling services to those who witnessed the traumatic event.
Speculation surrounds the motive behind the shooting, with some suggesting it may be related to taxi violence, although police have not confirmed this. Witnesses reported seeing a gunman fleeing the scene in a white getaway car.
The shooting underscores the ongoing issue of violence in South Africa, where an average of 34 people are shot dead every day, according to police crime statistics. Police and forensic investigators are currently at the scene, working to piece together what happened and bring those responsible to justice.