A suspect was arrested in Alexandra on 21 November for the attempted murder of police officers. His accomplice is at large and is wanted by police.
The Alexandra Police Station spokesperson, Captain Allie Kodisang, said the arrest followed a shootout in a high-speed car chase which started in Bramley View at about 5.30pm and ended in 13th Avenue in Alex after the suspect’s car collided with a Toyota Avanza, whose driver or passengers’ condition wasn’t specified.
Kodisang said police on patrol first noticed a Chevrolet Spark with the two suspects driving at high speed and skipping red robots. They put on their blue lights and siren and ordered the suspects to stop, but they sped off.
The police called for back-up as the chase passed through Modderfontein and Rembrandt Park and got to Alex where one of the suspects shot at the pursuing police vehicle.
A backup vehicle then intercepted the suspects’ vehicle in Alex and there was an exchange of fire resulting in the suspects colliding with the Avanza.
One of the suspects was arrested while the other fled on foot. An illegal firearm with the serial number filed off was found in the suspects’ vehicle. The suspect will appear in court soon.
Details: Alexandra Police Station 011 321 7600.
