Germiston SAPS nab man after shooting
Germiston police apprehend man for shooting in a residential area.
While on a routine patrol in Germiston, last Wednesday, officers from the Germiston Police Station heard several gunshots.
“Police rushed in the direction from which they had heard the shots fired and spotted a BMW fleeing the scene,” explained Capt George Raphulu, head of communications for the Germiston SAPS.
Officers gave chase and were able to get the driver of the vehicle to stop.
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“While searching the vehicle and the driver, police found a firearm, which had recently been fired,” said Raphulu.
The 32-year-old man was arrested for shooting in a residential area.
He will appear in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court soon.
“Police are investigating the incident further and the firearm has been booked in as evidence,” said Raphulu.
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