Five people shot at Booysens Magistrate’s Court main entrance
Two victims were declared dead at the scene, while three others were taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds.
The Gauteng Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni, has mobilised resources following a shooting incident in Booysens this morning, January 20.
Five people were shot at the main entrance of the Booysens Magistrate’s Court. Two victims were declared dead at the scene, while three others were taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds.
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According to available information, the group had attended court to support an accused appearing on charges of murder and attempted murder linked to an incident that occurred in Mondeor in April 2025. One of the injured victims has been identified as the legal representative of the accused.
“Preliminary investigation indicates that three men wearing caps approached the group as they were leaving the court and fired shots at them before fleeing the scene in a suspected cloned white Audi. The motive for the shooting is unknown at this stage, and investigations are underway,” said SAPS spokesperson Brenda Muridili.
Police have appealed to anyone with information that may assist the investigation to contact the Crime Stop Line on 08600 10111 or submit anonymous tip-offs via the MySAPS App.
