Friday, January 06, 2023

Shooting takes place on New Year’s Eve in Parktown

Four suspects were arrested on Thursday for a shooting incident that took place in Westbury, Parktown on New Year’s Eve. They were found in possession of firearms and a car reported to be stolen in Ennerdale.

Police received a tip off that the suspects were driving around the area. Members from Anti-Gang Unit, Sophiatown Crime Prevention Unit and Sophiatown Robbery Reaction Unit kept a close observation.

“The suspects led the police to a block of flats in Coronationville where two more suspects were arrested and a firearm with a magazine loaded with twelve live ammunition and drugs were recovered. Further investigation led to the recovery of another firearm with two extended magazines at Fuzier Flats, in Newclare.” said Lieutenant Mavela Masondo

The suspects are expected to appear in Johannesburg Magistrate Court on Monday.

 

Done by: Alungile Njemla

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