Four foreign nationals were arrested on Saturday night after a shooting in Nhlapo Section, in Katlehong.<\/p>\n
The men, aged between 18 and 29 years old, were charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm and live ammunition, as well as, attempted murder.<\/p>
The arrests were made after Katlehong police received reports of a robbery.<\/p>\n
\u201cOfficers arrived on scene and found three members of the public had been shot,\u201d said Sgt Rufus Tema, from the Katlehong SAPS.<\/p>
\u201cThey were taken to a local hospital for treatment.\u201d<\/p>\n
It was not confirmed if the victims were involved in the robbery.<\/p>\n
\u201cDuring a search of the shop officers found an unlicensed firearm and several live rounds of ammunition,\u201d said Tema.<\/p>\n
Four men, believed to be the store\u2019s owners, were arrested and taken to the Katlehong Police Station.<\/p>\n
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