Grieving families speak out on tragic Gauteng schoolboy double shooting

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The families of two 16-year-old pupils from Lesiba Secondary School in Daveyton, Ekurhuleni, have shed new light on Thursday's tragic incident in which one of the boys shot his best friend before turning the gun on himself.

“When they got home, one boy showed his friends his late grandfather’s gun, which he took without his parents’ knowledge during the December holidays. His deceased grandfather was fond of him, and he had taken the gun in remembrance of him.” “While playing with the pistol, the gun accidentally went off, shooting his classmate behind his ear.

The gunshot and subsequent commotion had alerted the community of Chief Albert Luthuli Park which came out to confront the boys.“When he got home, again in panic and fear, he closed the garage door and used the same gun to shoot himself in the head ... We are deeply saddened and in pain by the loss of our boys.”“There was no quarrelling among the boys and all three were good teenage boys. The first death was accidental and a tragic mistake while the second death was a result of fear and panic.

The family noted that there was no animosity among them as they had spent the festive season together. “Both families have held numerous meetings and prayer sessions since the deaths and will continue to do so until burial. The families would like some privacy during this tough time as they grieve the tragic loss of their children,” read the statement.Provincial education department spokesperson Steve Mabona shared the statement by the families.

 

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