A MAN was arrested after he allegedly shot and injured three police officers in Klopperpark in Bedfordview Ekurhuleni on Sunday, 25 February.
The suspect (38) was accused of keeping his family hostage and when the police arrived at the scene, he shot at them.
According to Gauteng police spokesman, Lieutenant-Colonel Mavela Masondo, the suspect also shot his family friend.
“A 38-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly shot and injured three police officers who responded to a hostage situation on Sunday at approximately 7am.
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“The police received a complaint about a wife and children who were held hostage by the husband in Klopperpark, Bedfordview. As the police arrived at the house, the suspect fired shots at them and also shot the family friend who was also in the house,” he said.
He said the suspect will be charged with four counts of attempted murder.
“The SAPS hostage negotiator and task team were summoned to the scene. The suspect released all the other victims and surrendered himself to the police. He was then arrested and will be charged with four counts of attempted murder, kidnapping and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm,” Masondo said.
Masondo added that the injured victims were hospitalised.
“The injured police officers and the family friend were taken to the nearest medical care centre where they are in serious but stable conditions,” he said.
