Two injured in shootout near Menlyn
"At this stage, we can’t confirm who opened fire but it is claimed that one of the security officers was hit with a spade during the confrontation."
Two people were seriously injured following a shootout outside Menlyn Maine on Monday evening. According to Brooklyn police, there was a scuffle between a group of people and a security company before the shootout ensued. The reason for the scuffle, however, remains unknown. The incident occurred at about 18:20 at the corner of Frikkie De Beer and Corobay Street in Menlyn, according to Brooklyn police spokesperson Sergeant Webster Scheepers. “Two people were both shot in the upper leg and transported to the hospital. At this stage, we can’t confirm who opened fire but it is claimed that one of the security officers was hit with a spade during the confrontation,” he said.
Scheepers said a man was arrested for possession of drugs at the scene, but he could not confirm whether he was involved in the scuffle. Brinant spokesperson Erick Becker said his team was called to the scene after shots were fired. ALSO READ:Man killed in hail of bullets in Silverton “A WhatsApp sent on the Brooklyn & Garsfontein group asked for assistance. Our tactical response unit was dispatched for backup. Upon arrival, they saw a blood trail which they followed towards Atterbury and Corobay. “As they went under the bridge, suspects shot at them,” Becker said
The suspects ran into the bushes towards Glenwood and disappeared. “Our operational management team and the tactical response unit began canvassing the area and found one of the suspects in the drainpipes under Atterbury Road with a bag full of drugs and cash.” Brinant apprehended the suspect and police were dispatched, he said. Menlyn Maine management has yet to comment. Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to editorial@rekord.co.za or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord’s websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram
