UJ saddened by the death of its student in a shooting incident
29 February 2024
It is with profound sadness that the University of Johannesburg (UJ) has learnt of the death of its student, who was caught in the crossfire during a shooting incident in Braamfontein this afternoon (29 February 2024). Another student is recovering in hospital.
The two were among the students who were travelling in a bus from the university to their places of residence in Johannesburg City Centre. The deceased, an 18-year-old male, was a second-year student.
UJ is in contact with law enforcement agencies who are investigating the incident. Our thoughts are with the families of the affected students.
The University is providing counselling to students who were on the bus at the time of the shooting. We urge all affected students to report to the University’s Centre for Psychological Services as soon as they can on psychservices@uj.ac.za.
Story by: UJ
