Alleged hijacker fatally shot and four arrested in Blairgowrie, Randburg. PARKT…

Alleged hijacker fatally shot and four arrested in Blairgowrie, Randburg.

PARKTOWN – Four suspects were arrested and one fatally wounded after police intercepted a car hijacking in Randburg this morning.

Police have been investigating and searching for suspects since receiving a number reports recently, of hijackings in Randburg and surroundings.

This morning between 05:00 and 06:00, police spotted suspicious men driving in a white a Volkswagen SUV, and kept close observation.

Shots were fired where after one suspect was fatally shot while two sustained injuries and were taken to hospital under police guard. Two other suspects were arrested without injuries.

An investigation is underway to establish if these firearms could have been used in the commission of other crimes; and whether or not the suspects could be linked to other crimes.

The arrested suspects are facing charges of attempted hijacking, possession of hijacked vehicle and possession of unlicensed firearms. They will be appearing at Randburg Magistrate's Court in due course.
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