Thursday, March 30, 2023

Suspect arrested involved in Ottery Centre shooting

City of Cape Town Traffic Officers arrested a suspect involved in a fatal shooting incident in Ottery on Wednesday.

Spokesperson, Maxine Bezuidenhout said officers were conducting an enforcement operation near Ottery Centre when they heard shots.

‘’They immediately responded, and members of the public pointed out a suspect running from the scene of the shooting.  The officers, assisted by private security staff, pursued the suspect and managed to apprehend him, despite some attempted interference from bystanders.’’

‘’Witnesses indicated that a firearm had been thrown into nearby bushes, but officers couldn't find the firearm,’’ she added.

The suspect was detained at Grassy Park SAPS for further investigation.

 


Done By: Mitchum George

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