Fairland police launch manhunt for Fast Guns gang leader's killers
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Fairland, Johannesburg, police have launched a manhunt following the murder of a man believed to be the leader of the notorious Fast Guns gang, Kenny Morgan, who was gunned down on the N1 highway on Wednesday evening.
According to police, the 56-year-old Morgan was travelling with another man when their vehicle came under heavy fire near the 14th Avenue off-ramp on the N1 South.
Gauteng police spokesperson Captain Tintswalo Sibeko confirmed that the incident occurred on July 9, 2025.
'The police in Fairland responded to a shooting incident that occurred on Wednesday, 9 July 2025, at the 14th Avenue off-ramp and N1 South. A 56-year-old man was fatally shot,' said Sibeko.
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'It is alleged that an unknown white BMW 1 Series with two occupants approached the victim's vehicle, and several shots were fired. The suspects fled the scene, and the motive for the shooting is currently unknown.'
No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing. Police have opened a case of murder.
Alleged gang boss Kenny Morgan was killed on Wednesday
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Morgan is the second alleged figure of the Fast Guns gang to be assassinated in recent years.
In February 2023, Keenan Sheldon Ebrahiem was shot dead in Florida under similar circumstances.
At the time, police reported that Ebrahiem was driving a Mercedes-Benz when gunmen in a silver VW Jetta 6 opened fire.
He lost control of the vehicle, hit the pavement, and later died in the hospital.
The Fast Guns are based largely on the West Rand.
Authorities have urged anyone with information on Morgan's killing to contact the Crime Stop line on 08600 10111 or submit anonymous tip-offs via the MySAPS App.
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