Wentworth SAPS were alerted of the incident, and found an 18-year-old who had been shot in the back and stomach. He was rushed to hospital in a serious but stable condition.
It is alleged the two were fighting at a petrol station on Austerville Drive. The argument escalated when the victim drew a knife and threatened to stab the 23-year-old suspect, who produced a gun and shot the young man. He fled the scene but was later caught and arrested. He was detained for attempted murder.
A firearm and a knife were seized by the police. “A case is being investigated as it is suspected the incident was gang related, but this can not confirmed as yet, said Lt Mabaso Gumede.
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