Gunfire erupts in Laudium chase crash
Police arrested two suspects after their vehicle overturned near a Centurion military base, recovering four rounds of ammunition and suspected car-breaking implements.
A routine police patrol in Laudium, west of Pretoria, escalated into a dramatic high-speed chase and exchange of gunfire, resulting in the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of ammunition and suspected car-breaking implements, reports Rekord Pretoria.
According to Tshwane SAPS spokesperson Captain Johan van Dyk, officers were conducting patrols in the area last Thursday afternoon (June 18) at about 15:30 when they received information about a suspicious grey VW Polo in 17th Avenue, Laudium.
“Members subsequently spotted a vehicle matching the description travelling along Jacinth Street and attempted to stop it at the corner of Primrose and Mocha streets. However, the driver allegedly failed to comply and sped off, prompting a police pursuit,” he said.
Van Dyk said the situation escalated when the occupants of the vehicle allegedly opened fire on the pursuing officers. “Officers returned fire while continuing the pursuit,” he added.
According to Van Dyk, the suspect vehicle eventually overturned on Hendrik Verwoerd Drive near the military base.
Two suspects were arrested at the scene, while two others fled on foot and remain at large.
“A search of the vehicle resulted in the recovery of four live rounds of ammunition and suspected car-breaking implements. Police members also observed bullet holes in the driver’s side window and front passenger window of the vehicle,” he said.
Van Dyk said the arrested suspects are facing charges of attempted murder, possession of ammunition and possession of car-breaking implements.
He added that the investigation is ongoing.
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