Shootout in Rosebank
Developing Story: No fatalities reported in high-octane shootout in Rosebank.
Vision Tactical security were forced to make a call for back up at approximately 11:30 on August 23 following a shoot-out with suspects driving a wanted Silver Audi. The audi fled down Jan Smuts Avenue, SCP lost sight of the suspects in the Randburg CBD. SCP Security recovered the vehicle at approximately 12:00, abandoned at the Randburg Taxi rank. The suspects had fled.
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According to preliminary reports, the vehicle had tested as ‘positively wanted’ at a License plate recognition (LPR) test. When Vision Tactical members approached the silver Audi, occupants opened fire with an AK47, hitting the respondant, narrowly missing members driving through the exchange of gunfire.<
This morning our team was involved in a high-speed pursuit of suspects wanted by the police. During the chase, the suspects driving a silver Audi opened fire on our members with rifles.
🙏 We are relieved to report that all our team members are safe and unharmed.
🚔 The… pic.twitter.com/8kFspZLFYz
— Vision Tactical (@visiontactical) August 23, 2024
Vision Tactical updated its social media pages with a statement reporting on the high-speed pursuit of the suspects, who are now at large, and wanted by police.
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“We are relieved to report that all our team members are safe and unharmed,” the social media update read. “During the chase, the suspects opened fire on our members with rifles. Together with law enforcement, we are actively searching for those involved.
“This incident highlights the ongoing risks our teams face to ensure public safety,” the statement concluded.
Johannesburg district police spokesperson Captain Jeff Phora was contacted for more information on this developing story. Further information will be provided as soon as it becomes available.
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