Three More Suspects Arrested In Deadly Westbury Mass Shooting

Police have confirmed the arrest of three additional suspects linked to the brutal Westbury shooting that claimed the lives of two teenagers and left several others injured in October.

The latest arrests bring the total number of suspects in custody to five, following the earlier apprehension of two alleged masterminds behind the deadly attack.

According to police spokesperson Brenda Muridili, the newly arrested suspects are between 17 and 20 years old.

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“The 17-year-old has been taken to a place of safety as per the Child Justice Act, while the 19- and 20-year-olds have been detained,” Muridili said. “They are facing two counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder.”

The trio will appear alongside the first two accused before the Johannesburg Magistrates Court on Thursday, 6 November 2025.

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Authorities have intensified their investigation into the mass shooting, which shocked the Westbury community and reignited concerns about gang violence and youth crime in the area.

Police have vowed to ensure that all individuals involved in the attack are brought to justice as the case continues to unfold.

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