SCP Security shot dead a suspect following a dramatic chase. Photo: Suburban Control Centre/ Facebook.
Suspect fatally wounded after Northcliff Primary School shootout
An SCP Security Reaction Officer was standing down outside the Northcliff Primary School when the suspect attempted to disarm him
SCP Security shot dead a suspect following a dramatic chase. Photo: Suburban Control Centre/ Facebook.
A suspect was fatally wounded following a shootout outside Northcliff Primary School in Johannesburg today, Thursday, 26 January.
THE INTENTION OF THE SUSPECTS TODAY
At 13h25, an SCP Security Reaction Officer was standing down outside the School for visibility when two males approached the Officer on foot and fired multiple gunshots in an attempt to disarm the officer, the officer retaliated, and a shootout occurred.
Suburban Control Centre further details that the suspects fled and a car chase ensued through Fairland to Vaaljakkals Ave in Weltevredenpark where another shootout occurred, leading to one suspect being fatally wounded.
SUSPECT SHOT DEAD AND LEFT BEHIND BY CREW
“The deceased suspect was left by his accomplices who fled in a White Toyota Quest on Ontdekkers Road, Roodepoort evading arrest.”
Suburban Control Centre
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According to Suburban Control Centre, the suspects’ vehicle has also been linked to multiple robbery cases in and around Johannesburg.
The company also confirmed that no injuries were sustained by any bystanders or students at both shootout scenes.
NORTHCLIFF PRIMARY SCHOOL RELEASES A STATEMENT
Northcliff Primary School released a statement following the incident.
“We are aware that the security incident that happened outside our school today before school ended has upset a number of our Learners and Parents. Our Educators implemented our safety lockdown procedures as soon as it happened in order to keep all our Learners and Educators safe. We only allowed the children out the gates once it was safe to do so. We will have counselling available for Learners and Parents, who were at the school when it happened, should anyone need it. Trauma Counsellors from the Community Forum will come to see our Learners tomorrow”.
Despite the trauma, it has caused, the SCP officer has been praised by the community for swiftness and for taking down the criminal.
This is a developing story.
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