Girl, 11, Shot in Back During Katlehong Attack That Killed 4 People on Sophangisa Street
- An 11-year-old girl was caught in crossfire during a shooting in Katlehong on Tuesday evening that left multiple people dead
- The attack took place near Mogobeng Primary School following a memorial service for a political party member
- The Gauteng Political Killings Task Team is investigating the incident as police consider a political motive
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GAUTENG — An eleven-year-old girl was shot in the back during a deadly attack in Katlehong on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. The shooting occurred on Sophangisa Street, where people were returning from a memorial service for a political party member held at Mogobeng Primary School. The incident left four people dead and three others wounded.
Two victims, aged 21 and 23, died at the scene, while two more succumbed to injuries later. The young girl was caught in the crossfire while walking with her grandmother, Queen Mkonto, who recalled hearing her grandchild screaming in pain after the gunman opened fire. The child's uncle rushed her to the hospital, where the family faced delays before receiving medical assistance.
The Gauteng Political Killings Task Team has taken over the investigation into the Katlehong shooting. Police officers have not ruled out political motives and have urged local political representatives to address disagreements through dialogue instead of violence. The family remains focused on the young girl's medical recovery as the community mourns the four lives lost in the neighborhood.
Afrika Mayibuye denies links to the shooting
In a related article, Briefly News reported on the Afrika Mayibuye Movement’s response to allegations linking it to the Katlehong shooting suspect, after four people died in an attack following an ANC memorial service.
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The suspect surrendered to police, but authorities have not disclosed a motive or confirmed his political affiliations. The fifth person shot was also taken to hospital, and their condition remains unknown.
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