Police have arrested a 38-year-old man who took his wife, children, and a family friend hostage on Sunday.
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A man has been arrested after taking his wife, children and a family friend hostage.He allegedly shot and injured three police officers who had arrived at the scene.The injured police officers and the family friend were taken to hospital.
A 38-year-old suspect who took his wife, children and a family friend hostage on Sunday has been arrested after he allegedly shot and injured three police officers who had arrived on the scene.
According to police spokesperson, Captain Mavela Masondo, they received a complaint about a woman and her children who were being held hostage by the woman’s husband in Klopperpark on Gauteng’s East Rand at about 07:00.
“As the police arrived at the house, the suspect fired shots at them and also shot the family friend who was in the house,” Masondo said.
When the police’s hostage negotiator and task team arrived at the scene, the suspect released all the hostages and surrendered to police.
Masondo said he was arrested and will be charged with four counts of attempted murder, kidnapping and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
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He added that the injured police officers and the family friend were taken to a medical facility where they are in a serious but stable condition.
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