A University of Johannesburg student was allegedly shot by a security guard at a private student residence in the early hour of 5 November.
Students being arrested for having a memorial service for the late UJ Cadre #FeesMustFall2016 #FreeEducation pic.twitter.com/krJ6w252xJ
— #FeesMustFall (@UPFMF) November 6, 2016
According to reports, 21-year-old Kelvin Baloyi was shot and killed by a security officer working at the residence following an argument.
https://twitter.com/WitsSRC/status/795286996369477632
Colonel Noxolo Kweza of Johannesburg Central Police Station said the suspect fled the scene and that a manhunt had been launched. “The alleged incident happened at a private student accommodation during the early hours.”
https://twitter.com/Lungile_Sonwabo/status/795327881337569280
Kweza explained that the security guard was employed privately by the owner of the residence and that both the property where the incident took place and the guards have nothing to do with the University of Johannesburg. “However, the owner is working with the police to look for the suspect.”
@Chriseldalewis very sad
— Una Teddy (@UnaTedd) November 6, 2016
‘This statement serves to notify that the security officer at the stated residential address is not employed by Fidelity Security Group. There is no record of us posting an officer within that area or that a firearm was issued to an officer working at that address,’ read Fidelity Security Group statement.
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