A Dosbinville matriculant was fatally shot by intruders inside his home on Friday morning.
The George Khosa Secondary leaner was in his home when he tried to fight off intruders who tragically shot him and died at the scene.
Gauteng education and youth development MEC Panyaza Lesufi expressed sadness at the tragic incident.
"According to the information at our disposal, it is alleged that, the learner was tragically shot dead in the early hours of this morning at his home in Braamfischerville, on what seemed to be a botched armed robbery.
"Apparently the deceased tried to fight back the intruders and was subsequently fatally shot at close range. He was certified dead on the scene," said Lesufi.
The police are investigating circumstances surrounding this unfortunate incident.
“On behalf of the entire education fraternity in Gauteng, we would like to send our heartfelt condolences to the family and the school community. May they find comfort in knowing that we too share their pain.
"Furthermore, we strongly condemn senseless acts of violence which threaten the safety of our learners in and around our schooling environment, robbing them of their future,” said Lesufi.
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