The Western Cape Anti-Gang Unit detectives made an arrest in connection with the mass shooting case in Mitchell’s Plain that left two people dead and five others, including three children, injured.
On Tuesday, suspects opened fire on a group of people at the Hazeldene taxi rank, fatally wounding two men aged 20 and 22.
According to police sergeant Wesley Twigg, both victims were declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel.
Twigg added that two adult males and three children, including a six-year-old girl and two boys aged 12 and 13, were injured and taken to the hospital for treatment.
At the time, police stated that the motive for the attack was not yet known, and two counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder are being investigated.
The following evening, detectives arrested a 25-year-old suspect in connection with the shooting.
“Anti-Gang Unit detectives worked tirelessly and followed up all leads, conducted interviews and taking witness statements, which led to the identification and subsequent arrest of a 25-year-old suspect on Wednesday evening”, added Twigg
The suspect is due to make his first court appearance in the Mitchells Plain Magistrates Court for murder and attempted murder on Friday.
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