The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is investigating the death of an alleged gang member allegedly at the hands of the
police, after a shootout between the police and suspects broke out in Walmer last night, May 16.
According to IPID spokesperson, Lizzy Suping, last night at approximately 20:00, police were following up on information about a gang allegedly involved in shooting incidents in Walmer, Gqeberha.
The tip-off led them to a house in Walmer. Upon approaching the house, the dog started barking at the police and alerted the people inside the house that there were people outside.
“The
occupants in the house started shooting at the police, who returned fire. One person
was killed during the shootout, the other was injured and a police officer
sustained an injury. The
shooting between the occupants of the house and the police lasted for about an
hour,” Suping explained.
She added that witnesses at the scene alleged that a stun grenade was thrown into the house, which exploded and caused a fire.
“The crime scene was processed and three firearms
were recovered,” she said.
Source: IPID media statement
