The Silversands High School community is reeling after one learner was shot and killed and another seriously injured over the weekend.
The school shared the news in a heartbreaking post on its Facebook page. “It is with deep sadness that Silversands High School shares the heartbreaking news that two of our learners were victims of a shooting over the weekend. Our beloved learner, Lincoln Jonathan (grade 8), tragically lost his life. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends and classmates during this devastating time.
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“Our thoughts and prayers are also with the other learner in grade 11, who sustained gunshot wounds and is due to undergo surgery. We pray for a successful operation, strength and a full recovery. As a school community, we are deeply saddened by this tragedy. We ask everyone to keep both families, especially Lincoln’s loved ones, and Amildo in your prayers. May God surround these families with His love, comfort them in their grief, and give them strength in the days ahead. Rest in peace, Lincoln. You will be remembered,” reads the post.
Dead on scene
Sergeant Wesley Twigg of the Western Cape police says the Mfuleni police responded to a complaint of a shooting on Saturday evening, 10 October, at about 20:10, in Reindeer Street, Wesbank.
“On arrival, they found two boys aged 14 and 17 who sustained gunshot wounds. The 14-year-old victim was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel, while the 17-year-old victim was transported to a medical facility for treatment. According to reports, the victims were standing on the corner when they were approached by two suspects who shot them before fleeing the scene. The motive for the attack is yet to be determined. Murder and attempted murder cases were registered for investigation,” says Twigg.
Twigg encouraged anyone with information about the shooting to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the mobile application MySAPS anonymously.
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