The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) was called to Belhar over the weekend after a 14-year-old girl was caught in the crossfire between police and alleged gangsters in Belhar.
According to a report from provincial police, officers were patrolling in Belhar when they came under fire.
Police spokesperson, Sergeant Noloyiso Rwexana, says officers returned fire and during the shoot-out a 24-year-old man was shot in the leg and a firearm seized.
“He is believed to be a well known gang leader in the area. He has been taken to hospital under police guard.
“Meanwhile it was discovered that a 14-year-old girl who was a bystander sustained a gun shot during the shootout. Ipid was called to the scene. The suspect is expected to appear in court soon.”
