Two pupils were injured in a shooting incident at Willow Crescent Secondary School in Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, as violence erupted across several schools in the area.
Story Summary:
- Two pupils were injured in a shooting at Willow Crescent Secondary School.
- Another pupil was stabbed at Lancea Vale Secondary School on the same day.
- Police were called to the scene, and the incidents are under investigation.
Violence breaks out at Eldorado Park schools: Here’s what we know
On a chaotic day in Eldorado Park, violence broke out across multiple schools, leaving students and parents in shock.
At Willow Crescent Secondary School, the school day was abruptly interrupted when two armed individuals entered the premises and opened fire, injuring two pupils.
The sudden gunfire caused panic among students and staff, with learners reportedly fleeing the schoolyard, some even jumping over fences to escape.
One concerned parent sent out an alert, urging others to check on their children at Willow Crescent Secondary, saying:
“Anyone with children at Willows please check on them there is shooting happening at the school.”
The incident left the school community in fear, as teachers struggled to maintain order and ensure the safety of the students.
In a related incident at Lancea Vale Secondary School, also in Eldorado Park, a pupil was stabbed, further escalating the tension and chaos in the area.
Reports suggest that similar violence may have occurred at Silver Oaks School, although details remain unclear.
Local police were called to the scene and have taken over the investigation.
As of now, the full circumstances surrounding the shooting and stabbing incidents are still under investigation.