19/11/2025
Cape Town police were involved in a high-speed chase and shootout in the Mitchells Plain area on Wednesday morning, which resulted in one armed suspect being fatally wounded and four others arrested. The incident unfolded during peak traffic on Jakes Gerwel Drive after police attempted to intercept a vehicle with armed suspects.
Members of the National Intervention Unit (NIU) were following up on information about armed individuals traveling in a Toyota Hilux from Nyanga. When the suspects became aware of the police presence, they opened fire on the officers, who then retaliated.
During the pursuit and exchange of gunfire, the suspects' vehicle collided with two private cars. One suspect was shot dead, and four others, aged between 27 and 45, were apprehended at the scene or after attempting to flee into a nearby residential area.
Police successfully recovered an AK-47 rifle, two 9mm pistols, and ammunition from the scene. The arrested suspects are expected to appear in the Mitchells Plain Magistrates' Court on charges including possession of unlicensed fi****ms and ammunition, attempted murder, and attacking police. The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of the fatally wounded suspect, which is standard procedure.
For more information, local residents can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS mobile app to provide anonymous tips.
