South Africa's top police official has assigned specialist detectives to investigate a shooting incident that killed six people and wounded three more in Boksburg's Reiger Park neighborhood. General Fannie Masemola traveled to the location on Sunday after gunmen in two vehicles opened fire on residents the previous evening. The national police commissioner promised arrests while announcing plans for a coordinated response with education and social development agencies.
Attackers drove silver and black Volkswagen Polo cars through Williams Road around 5 p.m. on Saturday and shot at people gathered in the street. Three men and three women died at the scene. Provincial Commissioner Fred Kekana supervised forensic specialists collecting evidence. Family members told reporters one victim appeared to be targeted based on threats he had received.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi joined the site visit and directed law enforcement to locate suspects immediately. He warned against any police corruption and announced assistance for bereaved families. Authorities requested community cooperation through tip lines while deploying additional officers to prevent further violence in the township east of Johannesburg.
Attackers drove silver and black Volkswagen Polo cars through Williams Road around 5 p.m. on Saturday and shot at people gathered in the street. Three men and three women died at the scene. Provincial Commissioner Fred Kekana supervised forensic specialists collecting evidence. Family members told reporters one victim appeared to be targeted based on threats he had received.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi joined the site visit and directed law enforcement to locate suspects immediately. He warned against any police corruption and announced assistance for bereaved families. Authorities requested community cooperation through tip lines while deploying additional officers to prevent further violence in the township east of Johannesburg.
