Six teens arrested after a shootout with Durban North SAPS
“As police officers attempted to pull over the vehicle, the occupants aged 15 and 16 sped off and a chase ensued. When the vehicle reached Dumisane Makhaye Highway, the suspects opened fire at the police officers, Brigadier Jay Naicker said.
Six teenagers were arrested by Durban North SAPS on Friday evening after a high-speed chase and shootout occurred on the Dumisane Makhaye Highway, Northglen News reports.
According to KZN provincial police spokesman, Brigadier Jay Naicker, the officers from the station spotted the vehicle in the Durban North area and attempted to stop the driver.
“As police officers attempted to pull over the vehicle, the occupants aged 15 and 16 sped off and a chase ensued. When the vehicle reached Dumisane Makhaye Highway, the suspects opened fire at the police officers.
During the shootout, one of the suspects was injured. He was taken to hospital where he remains under police guard.
“Five other youths were arrested and taken to the Greenwood Park police station. Police seized two firearms from the suspects. They were charged for attempted murder and being in illegal possession of firearms as well as ammunition. They were charged and released into the custody of their parents,” he said.
The suspects are due to appear in the Durban Magistrates Court on 25 November.
KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Khombinkosi Jula, commended Durban North police officers for ensuring that they bring criminals to book.
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