The chairperson of the Lansdowne Community Policing Forum, Rafique Foflonker, has called for residents to always give police officers time and space to perform their duties.
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This follows a shooting on Sunday night involving members of the SAPS and suspected hijackers.
Speaking to IOL, police spokesperson Nowonga Sukwana said Grassy Park officers received a call about a hijacked vehicle. Shots were exchanged between the police and the suspects, and one of the passengers in the private vehicle was fatally wounded.
‘Two suspects, aged 37 and 32, were arrested on Sunday at about 6:20pm for attempted murder, attack on police, a suspected stolen vehicle, and possession of unlicensed firearms,’ said Sukwana.
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‘The arrest comes after Grassy Park police members received information about a hijacked vehicle. The police spotted the vehicle and gave chase, and one of the suspects pointed a firearm at the police and was shot at.’
‘A passenger was injured and died at the scene, and an inquest docket was opened for investigation by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate.’
According to Foflonker, the car was suspected to have been hijacked, either in Grassy Park or Philippi, but as the police were chasing the suspects, they drove towards Lansdowne.
‘I am not sure where exactly the chase began but the car was not hijacked from our area. Yes, we have had such incidents or cases in the past, but currently I can boldly say there are fewer of these incidents happening in Lansdowne.’
The two suspects will appear at the Wynberg Magistrates’ Court once charged.
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