Suspect killed and one arrested after shootout with JMPD officers

ALEXANDRA – JMPD Operations officers deployed in Alexandra received a lookout from Tracker Control of a white Toyota Tazz which was allegedly hijacked by two males in Kwa Thema, Springs. The vehicle’s tracking signal was transmitting along London Road in Alexandra. The officers responded to the call and the sought vehicle was spotted at London Road and 6th Avenue. The officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver sped off and a chase ensued.

The vehicle eventually stopped at London Road and 1st Avenue. Upon stopping, two males alighted out of the vehicle and started shooting at the officers. The officers returned fire and shot both males. One male sustained fatal injuries and was declared deceased on scene, the second male sustained injuries to his lower body. Two unlicensed firearms and hollow point ammunition were recovered by the officers. A case for possession of a hijacked motor vehicle, unlicensed firearms and ammunition was opened at Alexandra SAPS. The injured suspect was taken to a medical facility under police guard.