WC SAPS hunts third suspect after wounding SAPS officer in Ysterplaat

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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The 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