A shootout between law enforcement and suspects ended at a garage on William Nicol Drive in Bryanston on 12 June.
Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) and Community Active Protection (CAP) pursued a white Range Rover used as a getaway vehicle during a theft of a motor vehicle in Melrose.
According to Randburg police’s spokesperson Captain Maja Makgowanyana, “Suspects and law enforcement exchanged fire. The vehicle came to a halt at the garage parking where all five were arrested. One firearm was seized on the scene.”
One of the five suspects were shot and taken to hospital under police guard.
One of the suspects escaped using another vehicle.
Traffic has been heavily affected.
There was a shootout on William Nicol dr near Sloane str in Bryanston, just before N1 offramp. Police, Private security and Metro dealing with scene at Shell garage. Traffic is heavy! @TrafficSA
— Rendani (@Rendani_Makhado) June 12, 2019
So many cops and private security at the Shell at William Nicol just before Sloane????! Wonder what happened
— Nyakkie (@Nyaxsta) June 12, 2019
Avoid William Nicol near Sloane Street in Bryanston – police dealing with a shootout at the Shell garage. Traffic is heavily affected in the area #JHBTraffic
— ???? Jadene Tager ???? (@jadenetager) June 12, 2019
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