A shootout between suspects and police left one dead.
Photo: SAPS
Johannesburg: One dead in shootout between police and suspects
One suspect was declared dead on the scene while another fled during a shootout with police in Westbury, Johannesburg.
A shootout between suspects and police left one dead.
Photo: SAPS
A high speed chase between police and suspects in Westbury, Johannesburg led to a shootout with one person dying.
SUSPECT SHOT DEAD IN SHOOTOUT WITH POLICE IN JOHANNESBURG
According to police, SAPS Sophiatown members on patrol came across a suspicious maroon Audi Q5 in Westbury, Johannesburg.
When the occupants in the Audi noticed the police vehicle, one of them opened fire towards the police and the driver sped off but the police pursued them.
The high speed chase reportedly ended at the corner of Nadine and Albertina Sisulu in Florida when the Audi came to a stop after a tyre burst.
Police spokesperson, Brigadier Brenda Muridili said the suspects tried to shoot their way out but the police retaliated.
Muridili said three suspects were arrested, one managed to flee on foot while the other was declared dead on the scene. SAPS members did not sustain any injuries.
“The police seized a firearm which was later discovered to have been stolen in De Deur this year in January. It will be sent for ballistic tests at the Forensic Science Laboratory to determine whether it has been used in other violent crimes.
“The arrested suspects will be subjected to profiling to determine whether they have been involved in other serious and violent crimes.”
Brigadier Brenda Muridili
They will be appearing before the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 3 May 2022, facing charges include attempted murder and possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
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