Three suspects and a security officer are currently in hospital after sustaining gunshot wounds as a result of a shootout between the suspects, security officers and police members on Saturday
The police’s Joseph Swartbooi said that the
manager of a retail store in Voortrekker road in Goodwood, accompanied by a
security officer were surprised by three armed suspects at around 05:30, who
forced them inside the store.
‘’Concerned security officers on the outer
perimeter called for backup when they became suspicious. The suspects fled,
which resulted in an exchange of gunfire. Goodwood police patrol vehicle, busy
with patrols, were caught in the crossfire with a gunshot damaging the body of
the vehicle, leaving the officers unharmed. Three firearms were confiscated on
the scene,’’ said Swartbooi.
Once charged, the three suspects are expected
to appear in Goodwood Magistrates’ court on charges of business robbery and
possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition
Done By: Mitchum George
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