Another suspect arrested in Westbury toddler shooting

WESTBURY - A second suspect will appear in the Sophiatown Magistrates' Court in connection with the Westbury shooting.

A 28-year old man was arrested in connection with the shooting of toddler Luke Tibbetts (3) this morning, Sophiatown Police spokesperson TJ de Bruyn confirmed.

The toddler was caught in gun-crossfire in Westbury on 2 August and sustained a head wound which has left brain-damaged and fighting for his life at the Netcare Garden City Hospital. 26-year old Keenan Mokwenan was also injured during the shoot-out.

A third man also allegedly injured during the shoot-out, has been arrested. He will appear in the Sophiatown Magistrates’ Court on 7 August.

“The man may be charged with attempted murder,” Officer de Bruyn said.

Police are investigating.

 

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