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“When he accelerated the second time, the officers followed him. Subsequently, he went through parking gates and into a building parking lot where he was followed and arrested, ”Cape Town’s executive director of safety and security Richard Bosman said Tuesday.
Explaining the incident, he said the city’s safety and security directorate was aware of several videos circulating. “The driver went through a red light and when the subway police officers tried to stop him, he got into his vehicle, causing damage. Then he sped away, but when the officers caught up with him and told him to get out of his car He refused, the tires were shot.
“The driver’s determination to evade officers and avoid arrest forced them to take alternative measures to stop him. Metro police officers receive regular training for such situations, as the video currently being distributed demonstrates that officers on the scene made the decision to shoot the tires of the getaway vehicles, thus severely limiting their attempts to flee the at high speeds, which could have resulted in injury or death to innocent road users.
“While our officers are armed to protect their own safety, we cannot ignore the responsibility they have to protect the lives and safety of other road users and residents.”
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