According to police spokesperson Mahlomola Kareli, the suspect was arrested on Friday, 7 July after he and his partner robbed a bottle store in Dr Belcher Road. The police were called when shots were fired at the store. “On arrival, police offers found two people were shot and rushed to the hospital. A 48-year-old man was shot in the stomach and a 16-year-old girl in the eye,” Kareli says.

Karela adds that officers spotted one of the suspects in Daly Street and arrested the 44-year-old man with help from the community. Another suspect is still on the run. The two suspects are alleged to have shown up armed at the liquor store, demanding cash. One of them starting shooting, injuring two people. The suspects then ran away with an undisclosed amount of cash.

“A search is underway and police have opened cases of attempted murder and business robbery. Anyone with information is requested to contact David Ramasoala of Parkweg Trio Task Team on 082 468 1624 or CrimeStop on 08600 10111, or drop an anonymous tip on MySapsApp.”

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