Three suspects are behind bars after a drive-by shooting incident at the intersection of Koeberg and Racecourse Road last Thursday.
The Montague Gardens-Marconi Beam Improvement District (MMID), an organisation striving to improve the public safety of the area, confirmed this during one of their patrols on Thursday.
“Three suspects emerged from a white Ford Bantam bakkie and discharged a firearm at two individuals in a black VW Polo,” the MMID said in a statement.
One of the victims sustained a fractured chin as a result of the gunfire. Despite their injuries, the victims managed to escape and sought refuge at the Milnerton Police Station.
Search operation
A comprehensive manhunt and search operation was initiated. Shortly afterwards, a white Bantam bakkie matching the description provided by the victims was spotted, travelling in the direction of McDonald’s on Montague Drive.
“Three coloured males were seen inside the vehicle. As we proceeded to follow the bakkie on the N7 towards Voortrekker Road, SM03 enlisted the assistance of a private police vehicle stationed in front of the Milnerton Police Station.”
On realising they were being pursued the suspects engaged in reckless driving, prompting a high-speed chase.
“With the invaluable support of the police we successfully intercepted the suspects in Viking Road (M16). All three individuals were apprehended and taken into custody.”
