Police have launched a “72-hour activation plan” to track down the suspects responsible for the killing of a 60-year-old Metro traffic official in Port Elizabeth.
Police spokesperson Priscilla Naidu said the traffic cop was fatally wounded and a 43-year-old passenger was injured after being shot at the intersection of Lungelo Mlandu Street and Victoria Drive in Walmer.
Naidu said it was alleged that a male wearing a balaclava approached the driver’s side and fired several shots at the stationary Metro vehicle.
“The driver accelerated and turned left into Victoria Drive, hitting a vehicle before careening off the road,” she said.
Naidu said the injured driver hit a boundary fence and the vehicle came to a standstill.
The driver jumped out of the vehicle, collapsed and died.
“The passenger, a municipality employee, sustained a gunshot wound to her head and was taken to hospital for treatment,” she said.
Naidu said the motive behind the fatal shooting was yet to be established.
“Next of kin of the deceased official has not yet been notified.”
She said police are investigating a case of murder and attempted murder and have appealed to anyone who can assist in the investigation or may know the whereabouts of the suspect to contact SAPS Walmer on 041 5811496 or Crime Stop 08600 10111.
“Information provided is confidential and callers have the right to remain anonymous.”