A police officer and an
alleged gunman were injured during a shootout in the streets near Blue Downs in
Cape Town in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
City of Cape Town Law
Enforcement spokesperson Wayne Dyason said members of the Mfuleni Law
Enforcement Advancement Plan were patrolling the streets shortly after midnight
when they spotted a lone man walking near Cuanza and Great Fish streets.
When confronted about what business
they had in the dangerous area before the man opened fire and the officers
retaliated, both the suspect and an officer were struck by bullets. The suspect
then attempted fleeing from the scene as well as attempted to discard the
firearm.
He was caught and charged for
attempted murder, possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition (three
rounds).
He also taken for medical attention along with the police officer who attained injury to the foot.
by Everngelista Muza
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