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Man fires shots at meter taxi driver for unknown reasons

A suspect has been arrested on a charge of attempted murder and his firearm was confiscated on June 26.

According to the Boksburg North SAPS communication officer, Capt Juanita Coetzer, the complainant parked his meter taxi in Bass Street, Morganridge. One passenger jumped out to get money from the house in order to pay the driver.

“The complainant saw in the mirror a male (not the passenger) carrying a firearm approaching him from the back of his vehicle,” said Coetzer.

“He drove off but the suspect fired two shots and hit the boot of the complainant’s vehicle.”

The complainant managed to drive to the Boksburg North SAPS and the suspect followed him.

The suspect was arrested and detained at the station.

The motive for the attack is unknown.

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