UPDATE | Police reveal dramatic details of deadly Glenwood hijacking shootout
A hijacking suspect was killed after a shootout and police chase in Umbilo, Durban. The BMW owner was wounded, while police denied reports that a bystander or student was hit.
A dramatic hijacking incident in Glenwood, Durban, claimed the life of a suspect and left the vehicle owner wounded on Wednesday night. Police launched routine patrols when they encountered a man firing shots near a parked BMW on Clark Road. A shootout ensued between the police and the suspect, who fled on foot and hijacked an e-hailing vehicle that had just dropped a client.
The suspect drove the stolen vehicle towards Che Guevara Road while continuing to shoot, at which point police and Metro Police officers intercepted him. The suspect attempted to flee but lost control of the vehicle, colliding with a nearby gate before losing consciousness at the scene. Initial investigations revealed that the suspect, whose identity remains unknown, shot and injured the BMW owner during the attempted hijacking.
The victim is now recovering in a Durban hospital from gunshot wounds. Police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda clarified that reports claiming a bystander or student was hit by stray bullets during the shootout are false and malicious. He also debunked claims that the suspect is a foreign national, stating that such information is premature and unconfirmed.
Despite bullet holes in several police vehicles, no police officer sustained injuries during the intense shootout. A private security company, Homeland Security, reported an attempted hijacking on Clark Road involving a white Hyundai i20, where suspects fled towards Umbilo Road and encountered a SAPS team stationed at Che Guevara Road.
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