MyPE

Community Business Directory, Event Listings, News and Views from Gqeberha, Nelson Mandela Bay

Gang Suspect Shot and Killed after Attack on Police

By

The Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Liziwe Ntshinga has strongly condemned the attack on two police officers on Sunday, 12 February 2017 while executing their duties. “The SAPS will not be deterred by this attack on its members and will remain resolute in ensuring peace and stability to the citizens of the Northern areas of Port Elizabeth,” said Lt Gen Ntshinga.

On Sunday night at about 21:45, members from SAPS Bethelsdorp conducted observation duties behind a bus stop in Booysens Park Drive due to recent gang related shooting incidents which had occurred in the area during the weekend. During the stakeout, members heard voices and the sound of cocking of firearms in the nearby open field. Shots were then fired at the members who retaliated.

It was later established that a person was transported to hospital with a gunshot wound. The person died on arrival at the hospital. Augistine Smith (32), affiliated to the Good Fellows gang, sustained a fatal gunshot wound. Police are investigating two cases of attempted murder and an inquest docket has been opened in connection with Smith’s death.

The following two tabs change content below.
My Twitter profileMy Facebook profileMy Google+ profileMy LinkedIn profileMy Flickr profileMy Pinterest profile

Alan Straton

Chief Cook, Bottle Washer and Broom Mechanic at MyPE
Passionate about Port Elizabeth and definitely NOT packing for Perth. Alan's ethos is epitomised in the words of Nelson Mandela; "I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the idea of a democratic and free society. If need be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die." See more articles by Alan.