Mitchells Plain Crime Prevention Unit was conducting routine patrols near to Blockhouse Street on Friday, 25 June 2021, when they noticed a suspicious, known person of interest.
Driven by instinct, the driver stopped the police vehicle, and as members approached the suspect to search him, he took out a firearm and shot at them, fleeing the scene.
The police members fired back at the suspect, wounding him.
The 40-year-old man was apprehended and a 9mm pistol was seized. Once charged the suspect is expected to make a court appearance in the Mitchells Plain Magistrate’s Court on charges of attempted murder and possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
Anyone with information about criminal activities in their neighbourhood is urged to call Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
