Swift response by members of the National Intervention Unit resulted in the arrest of five men aged between 24 and 36 in Steenberg.
According to reports the police followed up on information they received about hijacked vehicles in Retreat, they spotted the vehicles, a silver Audi and a black Hyundai Tucson. The vehicles fled in the direction of Grassy Park.
During the chase, a suspect pointed the police with a firearm and police retaliated. One of the suspects was shot and wounded and was taken to a medical facility for treatment under police guard.
Four men were arrested and they are facing charges of Possession of hijacked vehicle, illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.
An attempted murder case was also opened for investigation. Detectives were also on the scene.
Once charged the suspects will appear in the Wynberg Magistrates’ Court.
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