A 9-year-old girl was killed by a stray bullet on Thursday while she was with her parents on the balcony of a block of flats in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, police said on Friday.
Captain Schalk Bornman said Sinazo Franz was standing on the balcony of Park Court flats at the corner of Wolmarans and Twist streets around 10pm when a stray bullet hit her in the chest. She died at the scene. Bornman said the spent bullet was found on the balcony.
A murder docket was opened at the Hillbrow police station and anyone with information was asked to contact the investigating officer, Detective Inspector Chris Muller on 011-488-6640 or 082-698-9893. – Sapa