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Johannesburg: Another mass shooting reported in Mary Fitzgerald Square

Just hours after two revellers were gunned down in Melville, another mass shooting took place in Mary Fitzgerald Square during the New Year celebrations. A total of 11 people have been injured in Johannesburg, and four male victims are receiving hospital treatment for their serious injuries.

Mary Fitzgerald Square – “serious injuries” reported

At around 3:00, partygoers were systematically picked-off by a shooter who had assumed a vantage point on the M2 double-decker bridge. The Gauteng Government have since made a statement on the matter, confirming that several shots were fired. Unfortunately, no perpetrators have been caught:

“Today we wake up to the shocking news that people have been shot dead, while others are critically injured. As the province, we are saddened by this barbaric act. New Year’s is a time of celebration and hope, where people can plan their lives for the better. The Gauteng Government strongly condemns these acts.”

“Preliminary investigations on the Mary Fitzgerald Square incident reveal that the shooter fired several shots from the upper level of M2 (southbound) double-decker bridge and targeted the VIP area. No arrests have yet been made but police are working hard to ensure that suspects are identified and arrested.”

Gauteng Government statement

Mass shootings in Johannesburg – news and updates:

There have been no reported fatalities from the Mary Fitzgerald Square incident (as of 13:15 on Wednesday afternoon), but the carnage has left the City of Johannesburg reeling. The drive-by shooting in Melville that was reported earlier in the night claimed the lives of two women.

We are yet to hear if the two incidents are linked. Shots were also fired in Doornfontein overnight. As investigations continue, we’ll bring you any new developments as they surface.



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