Booysens police confirmed that a suspect has been arrested for murder and possession of an unlicensed firearm after a shooting on Andrews Street in Kenilworth on November 16.
Booysens SAPS communications officer Capt Lorraine van Emmerik said, “We got a report of an incident that was taking place where a suspect shot a victim in the chest. The information came out that it was an attempted hijacking. The victim has since died.
“The suspect accidentally shot himself in the foot while running away from the scene and our members caught him hiding the firearm. He was arrested for murder and possession of an unlicensed firearm,” she said.
Earlier report on November 16
The Netcare 911 responded to the shooting. Shawn Herbst said reports indicate that an adult male was shot in the head and chest during an armed robbery by a gun-wielding adult male.
“After the firearm was discharged, the gunman attempted to flee on foot. In doing so, he had shot himself in the upper thigh, effectively ending his escape.
“The adult male victim was found to have sustained critical injuries and was treated on scene by emergency care practitioners. The suspect had sustained serious injuries and was treated on scene by paramedics.
“Once stabilised, both patients were transported to the hospital for further care,” he said.
