Three suspects are expected to appear before the Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court on charges of attempted murder after allegedly opening fire on protesters in Hillbrow on Tuesday, leaving two people, including a 17-year-old, wounded.
According to Gauteng police, the shooting took place during a March and March peaceful protest where the suspects allegedly fired at demonstrators passing through the street.
“Three suspects have been arrested after two people, including a 17-year-old, were shot and injured during a protest in Hillbrow today, June 30 2026,” Gauteng police said in a statement.
The violence sparked an immediate response from protesters, who allegedly turned on the suspects and set their vehicle alight.
“The protesters reportedly retaliated by torching the suspects’ vehicle,” police said.
Officers arrested the three suspects and confiscated two licensed firearms believed to have been used in the shooting.
The suspects are expected to appear in court on charges of attempted murder.
Police have not disclosed the motive for the shooting, and investigations into the incident are continuing. – This is an update of an earlier story.
- A boy was fatally shot in Johannesburg CBD.
- The shooting allegedly involved a Nigerian shopkeeper.
- Early reports suggest the boy was linked to looting at the shop.
- The shop was reportedly looted at the time of the incident.
- Sunday World will provide updates as the story develops.
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Officers arrested the three suspects and confiscated two licensed firearms believed to have been used in the shooting.
Police have not disclosed the motive for the shooting, and investigations into the incident are continuing. - This is an update of an earlier story.
