Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published
The victim involved in the hijacking incident in Glenwood, Durban, on Wednesday night has passed away.
ALS Paramedics confirmed on Thursday morning that the victim, who sustained multiple gunshots, succumbed to his injuries in the hospital.
According to police, a suspect attempted to hijack the driver of a BMW that was parked on Clark Road.
KZN police said members had been conducting a routine patrol when they spotted a man firing shots at a BMW.
"Police responded, and a shootout ensued between the police and the suspect."
KZN police spokesperson Robert Netshuinda said the suspect fled on foot into Ryde Avenue and hijacked an-ehailing driver who had just dropped a client.
"The suspect drove the hijacked vehicle towards Che Guevara Road and continued shooting. "
Police said additional deployments were made and the suspect was eventually overpowered.
"He attempted to flee but lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a nearby property and was declared deceased on the scene."
Netshuinda said no police officer was injured during the attack.
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