One suspect was killed and a hijacked Jeep worth R800 000 recovered by the West Rand Flying Squad in Westonaria late on Wednesday night, 29 August.
Karen du Plessis, the West Rand Flying Squad spokesperson, said in a statement that at about 9.15pm, Sergeant Tshhepo Tshukudu and Constable Godfrey Konyana were following the coordinates of a tracker signal coming from a hijacked Jeep.
“The vehicle was spotted in Thoka Street, Jabulani. After the vehicle was pulled over, two suspects aged 28 and 34 jumped out. One of the suspects produced a firearm and was shot in the upper body by the members of the Flying Squad.
“He was taken to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital but was declared dead on arrival. The other suspect was arrested. He is to appear in court on Friday, 31 August.”
Captain Klippie Coetzee, acting commander of the West Rand Fying Squad, visited the scene and congratulated the two members on a job well done.
A case of possession of a hijacked vehicle and possession of an unlicensed firearm has been opened.
Coetzee said, “The members’ fast reaction stopped two suspects who were planning to kill police officers and members of the public. Their crime will not go unpunished.”
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