Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Police investigate a drive by shooting in Elsies River

Mluleki Mrwebi
13 November 2013

The Western Cape Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting of a taxi driver in Elsies River on Tuesday.

The taxi was attacked by four men in the evening.

It is alleged the four suspects shot the taxi driver and ran on foot before they were being arrested by police a few minutes later.

Police Spokesperson FC Van Wyk said the four men will appear in court once they have been formally charged. And the motive for the killing is unknown at this stage.

In a separate incident another taxi driver was attacked by eight men near Parow train station who smashed and stabbed the tyres of the vehicle.

The men then fled the scene. The incident happened when the taxi driver was loading passengers on Tuesday evening.

Police Spokesperson FC Van Wyk said the police are investigating the incident.

Van Wyk further urged anyone with information which may lead to the arrest of the suspects to come forward or contact crime stop on 08000 10 111.

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