A broad daylight shootout erupted in Midrand, near Noordwyk, on Tuesday, leading to a massive police response and causing panic in the area.
Story Summary:
- Four people were shot in a brazen daylight attack in Midrand.
- The incident is possibly taxi-related, but this has not been confirmed.
- A separate armed business robbery led to the arrest of suspects after a high-speed chase.
Midrand shootout: Here’s what we know
The shootout occurred at the corner of Olifantsfontein and Lever Road in Midrand, close to Noordwyk.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing a Viano vehicle being sprayed with bullets.
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Sources on the ground indicated that four people were shot during the incident.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting are still unclear, and police are yet to confirm whether the incident is taxi-related, although this is suspected.
The area remains an active crime scene, with police, private security, and emergency services present.
Three helicopters, including one from Gauteng Traffic Police, were deployed to assist in managing the situation and to search for the suspect, who is believed to be hiding in nearby bushes.
The situation is still developing, and authorities are working to gather more information.
While the exact motive behind the shooting has not been confirmed, there are indications that it may be related to ongoing taxi violence.
However, this remains speculative, and further investigation is needed to determine the true nature of the incident.
In a separate incident on the same day, two suspects involved in an armed business robbery were arrested following a high-speed chase on the N1 North.
With the assistance of aerial support from the Gauteng Traffic Police helicopter, the suspects were intercepted at the New Road off-ramp and taken into custody.
