Discovered
“The firearm that was suspected to be used in the shooting incident was discovered at a premises in William Taylor Street, Bellville South by members attached to Anti-Gang Unit on Tuesday.
“After following up information that the firearm was indeed at the premises, a 41-year-old suspect was arrested for the possession of an unlicensed firearm.”
The officer and his partner were patrolling in Lugmag Avenue when they spotted the suspects. When they wanted to search them, they shot Baumann who was left in a critical condition.
Meanwhile, local councillor Cheslyn Steenberg said the recent attacks on first-line responders are deplorable.
Steenberg says: “Last week a Metro Police officer was attacked while on his way home. He was a clear target by criminals because they also follow developments within the…
