High-profile suspect arrested in connection with Westbury shooting
Four people where killed after unknown suspects fired inside a flat on Saturday.
A high-profile individual has been taken into custody in relation to the recent shooting incident that occurred in Westbury, Johannesburg. According to police, the suspect is currently facing charges that include the possession of an illegal firearm. The tragedy unfolded on Saturday when four individuals lost their lives in a flat, with one of the victims being a school learner who sustained injuries during the suspected gang-related incident.
Johannesburg Metro Police Department spokesperson Xolani Fihla revealed that during initial questioning, the suspect guided officers to another location within the same street, where law enforcement officers seized a Tommy Gun (submachine gun) and live ammunition from the suspect's possession. The suspect was promptly arrested and is currently being held at the Lenasia South South African Police Service (SAPS) station.
Fihla further stated that the suspect is accused of possessing unlicensed firearms and prohibited weapons, with ongoing investigations focusing on his alleged involvement in the fatal Westbury shootings.
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