One suspect injured in M13 shootout
It is believed that two other suspects have been arrested.
ONE suspect is believed to be injured and two others have been arrested after a shootout during an attempted hijacking at the St John’s off-ramp, east-bound, this morning.
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According to a source on scene, who wished to remain anonymous, an unmarked courier company vehicle, carrying laptops and computers, was under escort when it approached the St Johns off-ramp.
“It is alleged the suspects tried to force the vehicle off the road at the off-ramp. There was an exchange of gunfire between the escort vehicle and the suspects,” said the source.
“Shots were fired and an undisclosed number of suspects fled into the nearby bushes.”
Updates to follow.
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