Cop v gang shootout

ELSIES River police arrested two suspects, one after a three-way shootout with two rival gangs.

In the incident last Thursday, at around 5.30pm, members of Anti-Gang Unit, Elsies River Crime Prevention Unit and Metro Police followed up information on possible shooters and firearms at a premises in Caledon Court, Clarke Estate

After searching the address, they busted a 29-year-old man in possession of a Norico 9mm pistol and 14 9mm rounds of ammunition. 

Dinge then rukked hand uit, as the cops then received information about a shooting in progress at an address in Leonsdale and sped off to the scene. 

Police spokesperson Anelisiwe Manyana reports: “The members quickly responded to the mentioned address where they found themselves in the middle of a shootout between rival gang members. 

“Some of the suspects started shooting at the police members who had to retaliate. 

“One of the suspects sustained a bullet wound in the left foot but it was unclear whether he was shot by the rival group or police members. 

“The members found 14 9mm round of ammunition in his possession. The 35-year-old man was arrested for the illegal possession of ammunition and attempted murder.”

The members proceeded to a premises in Leeusig Court where they found a Z88 with its serial number filled off, a magazine and three 9mm rounds of ammunition.

While the members were busy with the search, they heard shots go off outside. 

When they investigated they found that a Metro Police member was wounded in his left knee and a boy who was playing was also shot and wounded. Both were taken to nearby hospitals for medical treatment.