Barberton gang fight leads to fatal shooting of two young men

South African Police Service

Barberton gang fight leads to fatal shooting of two young men
Barberton gang fight leads to fatal shooting of two young men

An alleged fight reportedly broke out between gang rivals, leaving two young men dead at Mjindini Trust in Barberton.

It is said that the incident occurred on Friday morning, 14 October 2022 around 08:30 am as a group of people were on their way to dig a grave in preparation for a funeral.

According to the information received by the police, +/- 20 people were heading towards the graveside to dig a grave as part of the preparation for the funeral which was scheduled to take place on Saturday, 15 October 2022 after a bereaved family lost their loved one.

It is said that before they could reach the graveside a scuffle broke out where shots were fired.

Some of those who were present are said to have ran for cover however when the dust settled, two young men were sadly down. One is said to have succumbed at the scene whilst another passed on in hospital. The two are yet to be identified by their families. The age of one of the victims is 18 meanwhile the other victim’s age is yet to be determined.

A case with two counts of murder was opened by the police in Barberton however no one has been arrested as yet.

Police urge anyone with information that may assist in apprehending the suspect(s) to call the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111. Alternatively members of the public can send information via My SAPS App.

All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.

The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela has strongly condemned the reported violence as well as the brutal murder of the two young people.

SAPS Newsroom

SOURCESouth African Police Service