Two people were fatally wounded and another person taken to hospital following a shootout with police in the early hours of this morning in Phoenix.
According to the Independent Police Investigative Directorate, SAPS members spotted a suspicious vehicle travelling on northern drive, in Phoenix and activated blue lights and siren to stop the vehicle.“SAPS members drove side on the side of him shouting for him to stop but he still failed.”
Langa said it is alleged that when they stopped and a Sergeant police officer alighted from the vehicle and approached the suspects car, they fired shots at him injuring him on his leg.“SAPS members returned fire and two of the suspects were killed while one was taken to hospital.”SAPS police spokesperson Captain Nqobile Gwala said police are investigating charges of attempted murder and inquest.
It is alleged his wife was being dropped off by members from Verulam SAPS when someone asked for her number.Langa said the officers claimed the husband opened fire on them and they were awaiting ballistics.
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