A suspect was killed during a shooting at Northcliff Primary School in Johannesburg today, Thursday, January 26.
At 13h25, a SCP Security Reaction Officer was standing down outside the school for visibility when two individuals arrived on foot and fired numerous rounds in an effort to disarm the officer; the officer responded, and a gunfight ensued.
According to Suburban Control Centre, the suspects escaped and a vehicle pursuit proceeded through Fairland to Vaaljakkals Ave in Weltevredenpark, where another gunfire occurred, resulting in the death of one suspect.
Suburban Control Centre said that “The deceased suspect was left by his accomplices who fled in a White Toyota Quest on Ontdekkers Road, Roodepoort evading arrest.”
The suspects’ vehicle has also been connected to other robberies in and around Johannesburg, according to Suburban Control Centre.
The organisation also stated that no onlookers or students were injured at either gunfire scene.
Northcliff Primary School released a statement following the incident.
“We are aware that the security incident that happened outside our school today before school ended has upset a number of our Learners and Parents. Our Educators implemented our safety lockdown procedures as soon as it happened in order to keep all our Learners and Educators safe. We only allowed the children out the gates once it was safe to do so. We will have counselling available for Learners and Parents, who were at the school when it happened, should anyone need it. Trauma Counsellors from the Community Forum will come to see our Learners tomorrow”.
Even though it caused a lot of trouble, the SCP officer has been hailed by the community for acting quickly and taking down the suspect.
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