“My nephew was in the wrong place at the wrong time.” Those are the painful words of a grieving family following adeadly shooting in Westbury, Johannesburg, that has once again exposed the devastating toll of gang violence on innocent families. On Thursday evening, March 5, gunmen opened fire in the area, leaving five people wounded, including a 15-month-old baby, in what residents believe was a gang-related attack. Two victims later died from their injuries, 19-year-old Reece and an adult woman who was the mother of the toddler.
The shooting has intensified fears in the community, where residents said innocent bystanders are frequently caught in the crossfire of ongoing gang warfare. According to Gauteng police, the victims were standing at the corner of Larkspur Court and Jacaranda Court when an unknown number of suspects suddenly opened fire on them. All five victims sustained gunshot wounds and were rushed to hospital, where the woman was declared dead on arrival.
Police spokesperson Brigadier Brenda Muridili said investigators are still trying to determine why the attack happened. “The motive of the shooting is still unknown as the investigation into murder and attempted murder continues,” she said. For Reece’s family, the tragedy is deeply personal.
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