| 2022/04/15 |
Media Statement CAPE TOWN - On Thursday, 14 April 2022, at about 12:45, vigilant members attached to Lansdowne SAPS were on patrol near a shopping mall in Ottery Road, Ottery, when they heard several gunshots going off and were alerted by members of the public who pointed out the three shooters. On the scene, members establish that the suspects shot a 32-year-old male affiliated with a rival gang (Mongrel gang). He was shot once in the back, and was transported by a private vehicle to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. The members pursued the three suspects and cornered them in Edward Road, Ottery. Grassy Park Crime Prevention Unit assisted the Lansdowne members. One suspect, found to be in possession of a bag, fled the scene. Members gave chase and soon thereafter he was arrested. It was then discovered the bag, which was still in his possession, contained three firearms of which all serial numbers were removed including 21 rounds of ammunition. The two remaining suspects were restrained on the scene. Three suspects, aged 23, 30 and 35 were arrested on charges of attempted murder, possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition and possession of prohibited firearms. The suspects are all members of the Yuru Cats gang in Ottery. The motive for this shooting incident is gang related. The suspects are due to appear in the Wynberg Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, 18 April 2022 on the mentioned charges. The Western Cape Provincial Commissioner Lt, Gen Thembisile Patekile applauded the community for their involvement in the fight against crime and commended the members for ensuring that unlicensed firearms are removed from the streets and criminals arrested. Ends
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