University Of Johannesburg Responds To Tragic Shooting Incident In Braamfontein

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has issued a statement expressing profound sadness and offering condolences following a shooting incident that took place in Braamfontein.

The incident resulted in the tragic deaths of two men and a UJ student, as well as the injury of another student.

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According to reports, the two men were shot while sitting in a stationary car, and a stray bullet claimed the life of the UJ student. The university has confirmed that the deceased student was an 18-year-old male and a second-year student at UJ.

The incident occurred while the students were travelling on a bus from the university to their places of residence in Johannesburg City Centre. UJ is in contact with law enforcement agencies who are currently investigating the incident.

In their statement, UJ expressed their deepest sympathies to the families of the affected students and assured that they are providing counselling services to the students who were on the bus at the time of the shooting. The university urges all affected students to reach out to the University’s Centre for Psychological Services for support.

It is a tragic event that has shaken the UJ community, and the university is committed to supporting its students during this difficult time. The safety and well-being of their students remain a top priority, and UJ will continue to work closely with law enforcement to ensure a thorough investigation is conducted.

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As the investigation unfolds, the university will provide updates and take necessary measures to enhance security measures for the safety of its students and staff.

UJ encourages anyone with information related to the incident to cooperate fully with the authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice and prevent such incidents from happening in the future.