Suspect charged with shooting 7 teens in Westbury to appear in court

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Jabulile Mbatha

31 October 2025 | 7:43

The 20-year-old was arrested at a school in Dieplkloof, Soweto, after writing his matric exam this week.

Suspect charged with shooting 7 teens in Westbury to appear in court

The crime scene in Westbury where six teenagers were involved in a shooting incident on 21 October 2025. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini/EWN

A suspect charged with the shooting of seven teenagers in Westbury will appear before the Johannesburg Magistrates Court on Friday morning.

The 20-year-old was arrested at a school in Dieplkloof, Soweto, after writing his matric exam this week.

Two teenagers died and five others were injured when gunmen opened fire at them last week.

"Investigations are ongoing to track down the remaining suspects. Two of the five injured victims have been discharged from the hospital," said police spokesperson Brenda Muridili.

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