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By Staff Reporter 
November 23, 2020
Cape Town – The Mayor’s Safety and Security committee member JP Smith praised the traffic officer who arrested a man who allegedly shot and injured six men and a woman in a wheelchair.
Crime experts and detectives are combing scenes on Marine Drive, Strand Street and Buitenkant Street in Cape Town for clues following the shooting on the station deck on Monday.
Police spokesman Noloyiso Rwexana said that unidentified suspects shot and injured people on the station deck before fleeing in various directions while continuing to shoot.
One of the alleged gunmen, 31, was arrested by a city traffic officer on patrol. The weapon was recovered.
“Cases of attempted murder are being investigated. The suspect will appear in court once he has been charged.
“The possibility that the incident is related to the taxi industry is not ruled out,” he said.
Safety and Security Mayco Member JP Smith said: “I must congratulate the traffic officer for his lightning response in pursuing and arresting the gunman who was armed with a 9mm firearm. He didn’t think twice about running over a gunman to make sure no one else is hurt and the criminal is caught.
“His bravery has ensured that there will be justice for those shot. Our thoughts are with them and their families. “
The station cover and the surrounding area and roads have been temporarily closed.
Shots were fired at the taxi rank on the deck of the Cape Town station. @IOL @CapeArgus @MbalulaFikile @MadikizelaBongz pic.twitter.com/zWc8ZhZtr4
– Sisonke Mlamla (@SISONKE_MD) November 23, 2020
ER24 spokesman Russel Meiring said: “Seven people were injured this afternoon following a shooting at the Cape Town taxi rank.
“At approximately 12:22 PM ER24, Life Healthcare and Western Cape Metro arrived at the scene and met with local authorities who were already present.
“On closer inspection, seven patients were found at the taxi rank.”
He said doctors evaluated the patients and found they had sustained minor to severe injuries.
“The patients were treated for their injuries and immediately transferred to nearby provincial hospitals for additional care.
Cape times
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