A hijacking suspect was fatally wounded during a shootout with the police in Alexandra on Tuesday.
This comes after officers from Rapid Response Unit and Johannesburg Flying Squad intercepted the suspects driving a white Audi A4 that was reported as hijacked.
Police spokesperson Captain Mavela Masondo said two suspects allegedly started shooting at the police and a shootout ensued. “One suspect was shot and killed while the other suspect jumped out of the car and fled on foot,” said Masondo.
Police recovered the hijacked vehicle and an unlicensed firearm. “Police recovered an unlicensed firearm and a car reported to be hijacked in Rooihuiskraal, Pretoria hours before the incident,” said Masondo.
It is reported that a six-year-old girl was taken to hospital after she was reportedly knocked down by the speeding hijacked vehicle.
A search for the suspect that escaped is underway.
