Police unaware of TUT student’s alleged murder at Pretoria nightclub
Propaganda confirmed that on Thursday their establishment experienced “the most tragic event”, where a patron was fatally wounded in a drive-by shooting.
A third year Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) student was allegedly shot and killed in the Pretoria CBD at a nightclub on Thursday night, however, police are unaware of the incident.
Police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Sello said they were investigating an attempted murder case of a security officer working at Propoganda, who was shot on Thursday.
“The person who was shot is a security officer, not a student. We are not aware of a student being shot at Propoganda.”
She said the security officer was still alive and receiving medical care.
“There is no suspect arrested yet.”
She said the suspect was unknown and she pleaded for anyone with information to come forward.
On Friday, TUT students protested outside Propaganda night club demanding video footage, in the hopes of retrieving evidence to corroborate the murder of a student, who was allegedly “gunned down” on the premises of Propaganda.
The students were demanding a full investigation and compensation to the family of the victim and for the club to be shut permanently.
#shutdownPropaganda pic.twitter.com/v9ZZ2Rn2e4
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On Friday, TUT released a statement announcing the sad news of a student who was allegedly shot, leading to a protest action of its students.
“TUT is sad to announce the passing of a third year student from the Faculty of Management Sciences, who was shot in the early hours of this morning at Propaganda club/restaurant. “The student worked as a part-time dancer and choreographer.”
It said the student’s identity would not be revealed until his family was fully notified of the incident.
Urgent Media Alert!!!
A 3rd year TUT Student was shot dead on the 22 Oct 2021 @ Propaganda Night Club. Students are currently protesting in front of Propaganda demanding full investigation and compensation to the family of the victim or the Club be closed permanently. pic.twitter.com/kkN8f8FL4m— SYLVESTER H. (@vesterwithN) October 22, 2021
Propaganda confirmed that on Thursday their establishment experienced “the most tragic event”, where a patron was fatally wounded in a drive-by shooting.
“A security officer of Propaganda also sustained injuries and is currently being treated in hospital.
“Our management and staff are deeply saddened by this heart-wrenching incident and we send our deepest and sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.”
In the statement it said they were working diligently with the SAPS to assist in apprehending the unidentified suspects.
“We have decided to cease operations until further notice as an act of solidarity and condemnation of this senseless violence.”
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