SAPS in KZN were able to take custody of a suspect thanks to the vigilance and compassion of a local security officer.

“Just after 03:30 on Tuesday, Fidelity Security manager Ray Nelson was off-duty and travelling along the N2 towards Spaghetti Junction when he stopped to assist a female motorist in distress,” explained the head of marketing and communications at the Fidelity Services Group, Charnel Hattingh.

She explained that a woman, who had been driving alone, came across rocks obstructing the N2 near Spaghetti Junction and stopped to assess the situation.

“Two suspects approached her vehicle and opened fire. She was shot in the leg,” explained Hattingh.

Nelson arrived at the scene and immediately intervened, detaining one suspect. “He proceeded to render first aid to the victim until Medi Response advanced life support paramedics arrived to assume care of the patient,” added Hattingh.

The woman was stabilised and transported to hospital for further care.

“We commend our officer for showing such a great display of integrity and compassion and for going the extra mile,” concluded Hattingh.