3 arrested in Hammersdale after shootout
Law enforcement officials have confirmed three suspects have been arrested in Hammersdale, outside Hillcrest following a shootout with a metro police officer earlier today.
The Metro Police's Lindiwe Putuzo says the traffic cop had been in pursuit of the suspects who had allegedly stolen a car.
"This morning, one of our officers was patrolling on the road when he was stopped by a member of the public, telling him there was a vehicle that had just been hijacked.
"This officer responded by giving chase to that vehicle that was hijacked. Eventually, the suspects that were in the vehicle were arrested. Shots were exchanged. Luckily, no one was injured from both sides," she said.
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