JMPD arrests 3 suspects following high-speed chase and shootout in Turffontein

JOHANNESBURG - Johannesburg Metro Police (JMPD) has arrested three suspects following a high-speed chase and shootout in Turffontein, south of the city.

The unit was conducting a crime prevention patrol when a blue Hyundai Accent - driving at high speed, disregarded the officer's signal to stop.

It's understood the suspects fired shots at the officers before police gave chase.

The suspects then crashed into another vehicle at an intersection of Klipriver Drive and Turf Club Road - but continued to evade arrest.

JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla said the suspects were later arrested and further investigations have revealed that the trio was wanted in connection with a string of robberies in the area.

"The pursuit concluded at the corner of Garden Road and Turf Club Road where the suspects were apprehended. A subsequent investigation revealed that the suspects were wanted in connection with a robbery.  Furthermore, the vehicle was identified as being sought in connection with a series of robberies in the Mondoer area. Are scheduled to appear in court soon."