Attempted murder case opened after police trace student shot on Monday Police say the student claims she and a friend were picked up by police on Monday and an altercation ensued between herself and an officer when they were dropped off near Braamfontein cemetery 17 March 2021 - 15:45 The police used water cannons to disperse protesting Wits University students on Monday. Police say they have traced a student who says she was shot by police on Monday, and a case of attempted murder has been opened. Image: Alaister Russell A case of attempted murder was registered at the Hillbrow police station after the police tracked down and interviewed the student who was shot in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, on Monday.