Police have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with the deadly shooting in Westbury, Johannesburg, that claimed the lives of two teenagers and left five others injured.
The arrest took place at a high school in Diepkloof, Soweto, after the Anti-Gang Unit received key information from investigators about the suspect’s location. Officers moved in and detained the man without incident.
He is expected to appear in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
Authorities say the investigation is ongoing, as police continue to search for other suspects linked to the shooting.
The incident, believed to be gang-related, happened last week when a group of seven teenagers, aged between 13 and 19, were attacked on Croesus Street in Westbury. Witnesses said four men approached the teens—three armed—and opened fire without warning before fleeing the scene.
Two of the teenagers were pronounced dead, while five others were rushed to hospital. Police later confirmed that two of the injured victims have since been discharged.
Residents in the area have described the shooting as yet another tragic reminder of how gang violence continues to tear through their community.
Police are urging anyone with information about the remaining suspects to come forward by contacting Crime Stop at 08600 10111. Callers can remain anonymous.