High school pupil wounded in Ravensmead shooting

The Western Cape Education Department has confirmed that a teenage girl who was shot in Ravensmead on Friday afternoon is a high school learner.  

The shooting incident took place on Friday in De la Rey Road opposite Ravensmead Secondary School. 

The 18-year-old was shot in her upper thigh and transported to a medical facility for treatment.  

An adult male was arrested and is expected to appear in the Goodwood Magistrates Court, once charged.  

This shooting comes a day after a 12-year-old was wounded in a shooting incident in Mitchell’s Plain.

Spokesperson for the provincial education department, Bronagh Hammond said: "The incident is not school-related and happened approx 2/3km from school in the afternoon. She is receiving medical attention and the relevant psychosocial support services have been alerted to provide assistance. We wish her a fast and full recovery after this traumatising and senseless incident."

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