EThekwini metro police officer responds to attempted hijacking

A Metro Police officer shot a suspected hijacker in an attempt to rescue a female driver.

The officer was travelling behind the victim's car when the incident unfolded.

"Four male suspects approached the female victim's vehicle in an attempted hijacking. Three shots were fired by the Metro Police officer, hitting one suspect in the head while the other three fled the scene," said Metro Police Spokesperson Senior Superintendent Boysie Zungu.

While the victim is understandably traumatised, no other injuries were reported.

The suspect was rushed to Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital….


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