- Two security guards were shot and killed in Langa on Wednesday morning (11 October).
- The incident took place on Washington Road shortly after 08:00.
- Unknown assailants suddenly emerged and opened fire on the security vehicle.
- More than 15 cartridge casings were found at the scene.
Two security guards were shot and killed in Langa on Wednesday morning, 11 October, while escorting a courier bakkie in the area. The incident took place on Washington Road shortly after 08:00.
Langa Police Station spokesperson, Capt. Nondumiso Paul, said that a double murder case has been opened. “Unknown assailants suddenly emerged and opened fire on the security vehicle. One guard died at the scene, while the other succumbed to his injuries in the hospital later on. More than 15 cartridge casings were found at the scene. The motive behind the incident remains unclear and is currently under investigation,” said Paul.
A Langa Community Policing Forum (CPF) member, speaking on the condition of anonymity due to fears of harassment, expressed that the community is deeply shaken by the incident. He called on law enforcement to thoroughly investigate the matter.
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“What’s particularly alarming is that this happened during rush hour, when people are commuting to work and students are headed to school. Innocent bystanders could easily have been caught in the crossfire. We need heightened police visibility.”
He also voiced concerns about the rising crime rates in the area, citing car hijackings, gender-based violence, murder, and domestic violence as some of the most frequently reported incidents to the police station.