A second man has been charged over the firearms incident on Clase Road in Morriston, a week to the day after it happened.
David Joyce, 24, of Bonymaen, was arrested on Tuesday. He is charged with affray and with possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life or to enable another person to do so.
He is due to appear at Swansea Magistrates’ Court today, Friday 13 November, South Wales Police said.
Friday 6 November: a damaged car beside Asda and roads shut for hours
It began at about 4.15pm last Friday on the A48 Clase Road, alongside Asda. A car was left with damage the force described as “consistent with a firearms discharge”.
Police declared a critical incident and shut Clase Road and Upper Fforest Way for much of the night. Morriston Town AFC called off its fireworks at The Dingle on police advice.
A 41-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy, both from Llansamlet, were arrested that night. Both were later released on bail, the force said.
Five arrests and a first charge in the days after Clase Road
A third arrest followed on the Saturday morning, when a 29-year-old Swansea man was held.
Thomas Gilheaney was charged on Monday with affray and possessing an offensive weapon, and was remanded in custody by Swansea magistrates. Police said he is due at Swansea Crown Court next month.
Mr Joyce and a 42-year-old man were arrested on Tuesday, taking the number held to five.
Chief Superintendent Stephen Jones said last weekend: “While enquiries remain ongoing, we believe the individuals involved are likely to be known to one another.”
The force has said it knows of no injuries connected to the incident and no wider threat to the public.
Dashcam appeal for Clase Road, Samlet Road, Upper Fforest Way and Valley Way
Detectives from the Major Crime Investigation Team have asked for dashcam footage from drivers who used Clase Road, Samlet Road, Upper Fforest Way or Valley Way between 4.15pm and 4.30pm that day.
Footage can be sent through the force’s Major Incident Public Portal. Information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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