The death toll in the Katlehong shooting has risen to four.
Police said two people succumbed to their injuries in hospital on Wednesday morning.
The shooting took place in Sophangisa Street, Katlehong North, on Tuesday night
According to police, the victims, all ANC Youth League members, were returning from a memorial service for a political party member at Mogobeng Primary School when a man opened fire on them at about 18:50 on 13 October 2026.
Two men, aged 21 and 23, were declared dead at the scene.
Three others remain in hospital.
The suspect handed himself over to the police following the shooting and remains in custody.
The case, which includes charges of murder and attempted murder, has been assigned to the Gauteng Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) for further investigation.
Police have not disclosed a motive for the shooting. Investigators are expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the attack as the investigation continues.
The ANCYL said it was deeply saddened by the deaths and injuries resulting from the shooting, which occurred as comrades and community members were participating in a procession from Mogobeng Primary School to the home of a deceased league member.
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