KEY POINTS
- Police investigate attempted murder following Meyerton taxi rank shooting.
- Authorities recovered numerous firearms during the Meyerton taxi rank investigation.
- No pupils were injured in the shooting near Meyerton taxi rank.
After a shooting broke out at a crowded Meyerton taxi station on Tuesday afternoon, Gauteng police are looking into a case of attempted murder.
Police investigate shooting at Meyerton taxi rank
Members of two security firms engaged in gunfire following a dispute, according to police spokesperson Col. Dimakatso Nevhulwi.
One of the security guards was shot and taken right away to a nearby hospital for quick medical attention.
After learning of the incident, authorities hurried to the location, secured the area, and started a comprehensive investigation.
Police officials found a sizable stash of weapons, including nine 9mm pistols and ten AK-47 rifles, while searching the taxi rank.
Police are still investigating the provenance of the firearms and the reason for the shooting, both of which are still unknown.
No cab commuters or members of the public were hurt during the incident at the queue, according to Col. Nevhulwi.
According to Timeslive, a student was allegedly shot during the mayhem, according to early rumors, although authorities have since denied that the accusations are true.
Police confirm no pupils injured during Meyerton taxi rank shooting
Police attended the adjacent school and carried out a comprehensive inspection to validate the accusations, and they found that no pupils were hurt in the shooting.
The public is still being urged by officials to come forward with any information that could help with the investigation.
Police continue to focus their efforts on the Meyerton taxi rank in an attempt to fully comprehend the events that led to the violent altercation.
In order to identify any underlying conflicts or motivations, authorities are also looking into potential relationships between the two security firms involved.
Calls for more security measures in the area have been sparked by this shooting, which has prompted concerns about the degree of violence near transportation hubs.
Residents and commuters have been reassured by police that measures will be taken to enhance safety at taxi ranks and stop such situations in the future.
All leads pertaining to the attempted murder and unlawful firearm possession are being pursued by law enforcement as part of the ongoing investigation.
Police in Gauteng stress their dedication to seeing that justice is done and that the individuals who carried out the shooting are held accountable.’’
