Eastern Cape police have shot dead a fifth man as a result of a series of gunfights with police units in the OR Tambo and Chris Hani districts since last Thursday. Police spokesperson Colonel Siphokazi Mawisa confirmed the latest shooting, which involved the Tactical Response Team (TRT), a specialised police unit. She said while travelling along the R61 towards Mthatha at about 7.15pm, they spotted the vehicle.
“The vehicle drove past the police vehicle. The members tried in vain to stop the vehicle and then blocked it. “The suspect closed his windows, jumped out of the vehicle and [allegedly] began shooting towards the police vehicle.
“Members tried calling the suspect to stop with no success and they retaliated. “The 42-year-old suspect [allegedly] continued shooting and was fatally wounded in the process,” Mawisa said. She said police later discovered a bullet hole in their vehicle, but no officers were injured.
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“Police confiscated an unlicensed firearm (revolver) and magazine with ammunition. “The Independent Police Investigative Unit was informed and will handle the investigation,” Mawisa said.
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