A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a double murder following a tracing operation by the South African Police Service (SAPS) Anti-Gang Unit in Athlone.
The suspect was arrested at Vygieskraal informal settlement on Sunday, 18 October, in connection with a fatal shooting reported on Lower Klipfontein Road on 24 August 2026.
In a social media update, SAPS confirmed that the teenager faces two counts of murder and is expected to appear before the Athlone Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 19 October.
In a separate incident at Vygieskraal, police officers conducting foot patrols noticed a man behaving suspiciously and searched him.
Officers reportedly found a 9mm pistol and 15 rounds of ammunition in his possession.
The man was arrested on charges of possessing an unlicensed firearm and illegal possession of ammunition.
The 17-year-old suspect appeared before the Athlone Magistrates’ Court today. Further details are being sought from SAPS, and will be updated as soon as additional information becomes available.
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