EC school shooting: 2 dead, 2 injured

Police are investigating a fatal shooting that claimed two lives at Ntabankulu Primary School in Zwelitsha, in the Eastern Cape. 

It’s alleged that a former teacher at the school - who was out on bail for sexual assault charges involving learners - gained entry to the premises and opened fire on three educators, killing one and injuring the other two. 

The suspect then proceeded to turn the gun on himself and was declared dead at the scene. 

Police spokesperson brigadier Nobuntu Gantana explained: “A former teacher at the school, who was out on bail for sexual assault charges involving learners, forcibly gained entry to the premises by cutting through the perimeter fence. The suspect proceeded directly to the school kitchen, where he opened fire on three educators. 

“Following this, the suspect shot and killed himself. A full investigation into the circumstances of the attack is underway, including the suspect's breach of bail conditions.”