Community members unite in prayer at hospital for two officers injured in Kyalami shooting

SUNNINGHILL – Ward 93 councillor Candice James said the two police officers would undergo surgery on 2 November.

November 1, 2017

Staff reporter 1 minute read

A prayer service was held at the Netcare Sunninghill Hospital this evening, 1 November, for the two police officers who were injured in a shooting incident in Kyalami on Tuesday morning.

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Members from various sectors of the community joined together to show their appreciation for the officers and to wish them a swift recovery.

Ward 93 councillor Candice James attended the prayer service and said, “It was a lovely moment. Pastor Stewart from Real Life Church spoke positively about our country and that we mustn’t give up hope.”

James said the attendees prayed for a full recovery for both officers who would undergo surgery tomorrow, 2 November.

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The well-wishers traveled in convoy from Allandale Road to the Netcare Sunninghill hospital at about 8pm and attendees were asked to bring along candles and flowers for the prayer service that was held at the hospital’s helipad.

More about how the incident unfolded

The Midrand Community Policing Forum (CPF) in a Facebook post explained that the incident on Tuesday morning unfolded when an unmarked police vehicle was hijacked and a high-speed chase ensued. The hijacked vehicle was then abandoned in Crowthorne where a police officer was shot and wounded, read the CPF’s post.

“The suspects then hijacked another vehicle and drove off. They were then involved in an accident. The suspects drove the damaged vehicle into the Kyalami corner shopping centre and ran into the centre,” said the Midrand CPF.

“A shootout occurred with Saps, and a police officer was shot and one suspect was fatally wounded. A second suspect was apprehended.”

Both of the police members were airlifted to hospital, said the Midrand CPF.

“Our thoughts are with them, their families and colleagues Our thanks go out to Saps, the security companies and CPF members who responded so quickly.”