Eldorado Park SAPS Crime Prevention Unit members, alongside Gauteng Traffic Wardens have arrested a male suspect and recovered an unlicensed firearm with ammunition following a shooting incident in Freedom Park.
On Sunday, 18 October 2026 at about 01:00, the members received crime intelligence driven information about a shooting that occurred at Mahala Park, Freedom Park, between two Basotho brothers and another male who also resides in Mahala Park, Freedom Park, who ran away with a firearm that was used for the shooting.
Members proceeded to that address. On arrival they introduced themselves as police officials and an elderly woman who identified herself as the mother of the alleged suspect, showed them where her son was. The member then asked the alleged suspect about the firearm. Permission to search his room was granted.
Upon searching under his bed, police found:
One firearm with a filed off serial number and loaded with two live rounds of ammunition.
The suspect was immediately informed that he is under arrest for possession of unlicensed firearm and live ammunition.
The suspect was taken to Eldorado Park Police Station for further detention.
The suspect will face charges of possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition and attempted murder and will appear before Protea Magistrate’s Court soon. The firearm will be subjected to ballistic testing.
Anyone with information of illegal activities can contact Eldorado SAPS on 011 946-0300 or 082 444 3001.
Alternatively, tipsters may opt to remain anonymous and call SAPS #CrimeStop Hotline on 08600 10111 or send information on the #MySAPSApp.
