Six suspects between the ages of 25 and 45 were arrested during a high-speed chase after they attempted to rob a businessman in Lenasia on 31 May 2022.
It’s reported that the multi-disciplinary team which included the Hawks’ Tactical Operational Management Section, Gauteng Traffic’s Saturation Unit and Vaal Rand Serious Organised Crime Investigation followed up on information received from Crime Intelligence.
As the team held observation, the suspects noticed them as they (suspects) were about to execute their plan. The suspects’ vehicle fled the scene whilst their accomplices were still in the property wherein a high-speed ensued.
The two suspects inside the property fired at the team members who returned fire fatally wounding one suspect.
During the high-speed chase the suspects’ vehicle collided with a truck, resulting in the chasing vehicle swerving to avoid the truck but collided with another vehicle.
Three suspects were arrested with injuries and one team members was taken to hospital for medical attention. The suspects’ vehicle has been affixed with false registration. Three unlicensed firearm were recovered from the scene.
The five suspects will appear in the Lenasia court soon on charges of murder, attempted murder, house robbery and possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
