Elderly man arrested following Atteridgeville shooting
Three people were wounded during the shooting.
A man who allegedly shot and wounded three people in Atteridgeville on Sunday handed himself over to the police yesterday.
The incident happened at Modisakeng Street at around 21:00, according to police spokesperson Constable Tumisang Moloto.
The suspect, who is believed to be in his 60s, handed himself over to the police on Monday.
A 9mm firearm was recovered before he was taken into custody, said Moloto.
Police are still investigating the motive behind the shooting.
All three victims were taken to Kalafong Hospital.
A case of attempted murder and possession of an unlicensed firearm has been opened.
The suspect is expected to appear before the Atteridgeville magistrate’s court soon.
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