Western Cape police are on the hunt for a third suspect in connection with a shooting incident in Ysterplaat that left a 34-year-old constable injured.
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PICTURE: PixabayThe police’s Andre Traut said two police constables
approached three individuals in the early hours of Monday, who apparently acted
suspicious, when one of the persons fired shots at the officer
‘’This morning at around 00:30 two police constables
attached to Kensington police station approached three individuals under
suspicious circumstances on the corners of Lugmag Avenue and Drommedaris Road
in Ysterplaat for the purpose of questioning when one fled on foot,’’ said Colonel Andrè Traut.
‘’This suspect then fired shots in the direction of the
police officers and wounded a 34 year old constable. He was admitted to a local
hospital in a serious condition. Two suspects aged 21 and 26 are detained for
further questioning while the third one is yet to be arrested,’’ he added.
Traut said police are probing the matter, adding that court
proceedings are yet to be scheduled.
‘’The Western Cape Provincial Commissioner, TE Patekile
activated all available resources to track down the suspect responsible for
pulling the trigger so that he can answer in a court of law. He also wished the
injured constable a speedy recovery,’’ said Colonel Andrè Traut.
Done By: Mitchum George
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