SAPS detectives are in hot pursuit of a suspect who attempted to take the life of police officer who was performing his duties, while two are being held in connection with the incident. 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. 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.
The circumstances are still under investigation and court proceedings are yet to be scheduled.
The Western Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen (Adv) 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.
