Suspected east hijacker under police guard in hospital
The suspect was shot in the head after trying to hijack an e-hailing services vehicle.
A suspected hijacker is still under police guard in Steve Biko academic hospital following a botched hijacking in Silverton last Friday, police confirmed.
The suspected hijacker was shot and wounded after he tried to hijack an e-hailing services driver on Friday night, said Silverton police spokesperson Warrant Officer Isaac Mcunu.
“The victim picked up two passengers. On the way to their destination, one of them asked the driver to pull over so he could urinate. Shortly after, the other passenger grabbed the driver from behind and held him at gunpoint,” he said.
Mcunu said the driver managed to wiggle loose and jumped out of the moving vehicle.
“He then took out his firearm and started shooting at the vehicle. One suspect was shot in the process.”
The shot suspect was admitted to hospital where he’s currently under police guard, Mcunu said.
The other suspect was arrested.
A case of hijacking was opened for investigation at the Silverton police station.
Emer-G-Med said the suspect was shot in the head.
“He was treated on scene by multiple paramedics before he was transported to Steve Biko by Netcare.”
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