ELSIES IN TURMOIL: Community Reacts to Teen’s Death and Five Injuries from Shootings

ELSIES River is in a state of disarray following a series of shootings that resulted in one fatality and left five others injured.

On Thursday, 29 October 2026, shortly before 8 am, two males, aged 18 and 20, were shot at the intersection of 40th and St Dominic Street in Clarkes Estate.

The 18-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other individual was transported to a medical facility for treatment.

Police spokesperson Thembakazi Mpendukana stated that the motive behind the shooting is currently under investigation.

Mpendukana confirmed: “This office acknowledges that a murder case and an attempted murder case have been filed at Elsies River SAPS subsequent to the shooting incident at the corner of 40th and St Dominic Street, Elsies River.

“The event took place on Thursday, 29 October at approximately 8 am, resulting in the death of an 18-year-old male victim at the crime scene. The 20-year-old male victim has been taken to the nearest hospital for medical attention.

“No arrests have been made thus far, and the circumstances surrounding this case are still under investigation.”

In a different incident on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, four individuals were shot and injured after leaving a nearby spaza shop when they were confronted by an unidentified gunman just before 8 pm.

In the aftermath, a 35-year-old woman and three men aged 15, 17, and 35 sustained injuries.

Lieutenant Colonel Frederick van Wyk has confirmed that the motive is suspected to be gang-related; however, no arrests have been made at this time.

Van Wyk reported: “Police have filed four counts of attempted murder following the shooting incident on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, at 7:55 pm, near Trinity Flats at the intersection of 40th and St Dominic Street, Clarkes Estate.

“A 35-year-old woman and three males aged 15, 17, and 35 were injured. The wounded victims were rushed to local hospitals for medical care.

“According to reports, the victims had just left a spaza shop and were returning home, entering Trinity Place, when an unidentified male dressed in black randomly began shooting at them. All four were injured, and the suspect fled the scene.

“The motive for this assault is believed to be gang-related.”

The police are encouraging anyone with information about these shooting incidents to contact Crime Stop at 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS mobile application anonymously.

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