Police confirmed that 13 arrests were made and a large number of ammunition as well as weapons were confiscated after Wednesday’s (November 8) shooting chaos in Kagiso.
Residents of Kagiso were shocked to witness the chaos between taxi drivers, private security personnel, and police unfold that afternoon. At about 14:30, the Krugersdorp News received a tip-off from a resident in Kagiso about ongoing violence that took place between taxi drivers, police and a private security firm. The incident occurred on the corner of Sebenzisa Drive and Kagiso Avenue.
According to provincial police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi, police services from the West Rand District arrived and found two groups shooting at each other. The groups involved were various security companies and members affiliated with two different taxi associations.
• Read the initial article here: Chaos near Kagiso taxi rank – multiple arrests made
When the police arrived at the scene, the occupants of the armored vehicle started to jump out and attempted to flee on foot. Thirteen people were arrested while also having their weapons confiscated.
“We seized 13 riffles, four pistols including scores of ammunition and magazines from the scene. One firearm was also found hidden at a nearby filling station,” said Nevhuhulwi.
Two people from one of the groups were injured during the shootout and taken to hospital.
The police also confirmed to the News that the seized firearms will be subjected to further investigations and ballistic testing to determine if they were not used in the commission of other serious and violent crimes.
All the arrested individuals are expected to appear in court soon on charges of attempted murder and discharging a firearm in a municipal area. Police investigations continue.
