Hijacking suspect wounded in car chase and shootout

20 January 2017 | From Arrive Alive


This morning just after 10am Emer-G-Med paramedics responded alongside provincial services to reports of a shooting incident on the corners of Witkoppen and Douglas, in Douglasdale - north of Johannesburg.

It's reported that a hijacked vehicle was spotted by police officers. A high-speed car chase ensued, which came to a end after a shootout between police ans the suspected hijacker.

The suspect sustained a single gunshot wound and was stabilised by paramedics at the scene, before being transported to a nearby facility, under police guard, for further management

The suspect is believed to be a part of a recent hijacking syndicate in Johannesburg's northern suburbs.

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