Stellenbosch law enforcement officials converged at a property in Pniel, on Friday, in a bid to de-escalate a hostage situation that turned violent.
Pniel hostage situation: Here are the latest updates
A multidisciplinary effort from local law enforcement and South African police was crucial in saving lives in a residential area in the Cape Winelands community.
Details about the incident were still trickling in when this article was published, but from what we understand, an armed suspect held several victims hostage on Friday morning.
According to Arrive Alive, the hostage situation dragged on for more than five hours before law enforcement reportedly contained the suspect and retrieved the victims, one of whom was injured.
It’s unclear, at this juncture, if the victim’s injuries were caused by gunfire. However, early indications suggest the victim survived the ordeal.
We contacted Cape Town law enforcement for a statement and a response was not received when this article was published. We will update the story as new information surfaces.
This is a developing story.