Two Killed And Three Injured In Katlehong Drive-By Shooting As Police Investigate

Two people have been killed and three others injured in a drive-by shooting in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni, on Tuesday evening, 13 October 2026.

The shooting prompted a response from police and emergency medical personnel, with Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and provincial police commissioner General Tommy Mthombeni also arriving at the scene.

According to the information available, one person has handed themselves over to police following the incident.

Police Investigate Deadly Katlehong Shooting

The shooting left two people dead and three others injured. The circumstances surrounding the attack, including what led to the shooting and the identities of those involved, had not been fully established in the initial reports.

The incident was described as a drive-by shooting, indicating that the attack involved gunfire from a moving vehicle or a vehicle used during the incident. Further details about the vehicle, the victims and the exact location of the shooting within Katlehong were not immediately available.

Police and emergency medical personnel were attending to the scene as authorities responded to the incident.

One Person Hands Themselves Over To Police

One person reportedly handed themselves over to police following the shooting.

The available information did not establish the person’s identity, the circumstances surrounding the decision to approach police, or whether the individual had been formally arrested or charged in connection with the incident.

The person’s possible involvement in the shooting has not been established in the available details, and no conclusions can be drawn about responsibility for the attack.

Gauteng Premier And Provincial Police Commissioner At The Scene

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and provincial police commissioner General Tommy Mthombeni were among the officials who arrived at the scene.

Their presence came as police and emergency medical personnel attended to the incident. Further official information about the investigation, the condition of the injured victims and any possible arrests was not immediately available.

The identities of the two people killed have not been confirmed in the information available, while details about the three injured victims, including their ages and medical conditions, remain unknown.

The motive for the shooting has also not been established.

Investigation Remains Ongoing

Authorities are expected to establish the circumstances that led to the shooting and determine who was responsible. Further details about the incident, including the status of the person who handed themselves over to police, had not been confirmed in the initial report.

The incident remains a developing story as police continue to respond to the scene and further information is awaited.