WHILE attempting to arrest perpetrators in Mayville, two SAPS officers have been shot and both injured – one critically.

According to ALS Paramedics spokesperson Garrith Jamieson, the shooting incident occurred on Bellair Road in Mayville just after 18:00 on Thursday, September 1.

“ALS Paramedics Medical Services arrived on the scene to find total chaos. It is believed that the SAPS was attempting to apprehend the perpetrators and a shootout took place,” said Jamieson.

Jamieson said one police member sustained a gunshot wound and was in serious condition.

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“He was stabilised on scene by Advanced Life Support Paramedics before being rushed through to a nearby Durban hospital for the further treatment that he required,” he said.

The paramedic says a second SAPS member sustained moderate injuries and was stabilised on the scene by Advanced Life Support Paramedics before also being transported to a nearby Durban hospital for further treatment.

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“At this stage, the events leading up to the incident are unknown, however, SAPS were on the scene and will be investigating further,” said Jamieson.