Suspect arrested in connection with fatal shooting at Athlone court

CAPE TOWN - Anti-gang unit detectives have arrested a 24-year-old suspect in connection with the recent shootings at the Athlone Magistrate's Court.

The suspect was allegedly involved in a shooting inside the court premises, which left a suspected gang member dead.

The victim was due to appear in court on Friday last week when he was shot by gunmen who fled the scene.

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Moments later, not far from the court, a man and a woman were wounded in separate shootings.

Police spokesperson Andre Traut said the suspect was in hospital receiving medical treatment under police guard after being shot by an alleged rival gang member.

"Once formally charged, he is expected to appear in the very same court where the incident took place. The investigation remains ongoing, and the possibility of additional arrests cannot be ruled out."