Westbury mass shooting: 5 suspects to appear in court

Five suspects connected to a mass shooting in Westbury are set to appear before the Johannesburg Magistrate Court on Thursday.

The group is linked to the murder of two teenagers who were shot and killed, while five victims were left critically injured last month.

Police said three suspects who were arrested this week will join two others in the dock, who were nabbed last week

The Anti-Gang Unit has managed to arrest five suspects linked to the horrific Westbury shooting that sent the community reeling with shock.

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They include a suspect who is believed to be the mastermind behind the attack.

The group allegedly opened fire on teenagers who were gathered at a home on Croesus Street on 21 October 2025.

The Gauteng Legislature has since condemned the acts of violence citing concern over the involvement of young people in crime.

The group aged between 17 and 20 years except for the alleged mastermind, face two counts of murder and five more for attempted murder.

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