A brave Port Elizabeth police officer did not let the fact that he was hit by a taxi while chasing after a suspect stop him from apprehending the suspect in Gelvandale today (31/03/18).
Police members were engaged in stop and search operations in Louw Street in Gelvandale when they noticed a suspect running with a firearm in his hand.
Police chased after the suspect on foot and in a vehicle when the member on foot was run over by a taxi.
However, he got up and continued pursuing the suspect, who had allegedly tossed the firearm over a fence.
The suspect then turned around and fired at police with a second firearm before handing over the firearm to two other males who joined him while running.
The 18-year-old suspect was arrested while back-up vehicles continued chasing the other two other suspect.
The injured Warrant Officer sustained injuries to his face, fingers and foot. After effecting the arrest, he was taken to hospital for treatment.
The driver of the taxi was also apprehended and taken to the police station.
A case of reckless and/or negligent driving was opened.
The 18-year-old suspect will be detained on charges of illegal possession of a firearm and attempted murder.
