Cape Town - A suspect involved in an accident has appeared in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court for allegedly shooting and killing a security officer at the scene.
It is alleged that after the car crash along Malibongwe Drive near Dunoon, Valjean Jackman attempted to flee and security guards who were near the scene chased after him.
The victim was then shot and killed.
Jackman, from Kraaifontein, was swiftly arrested by Metro Police officers on Sunday and made his first appearance in court yesterday, charged with one count of murder.
According to the State: “The accused was involved in an accident and then he ran away, he was chased by security guards. He took out his firearm and shot at the victim. He was arrested at the scene by security guards.”
A limping Jackman appeared in court with cuts, and bruises.
His lawyer claimed he was assaulted and had dogs set on him during his arrest.
He said the 45-year-old accused was taken to Panorama Hospital but had no money on his person.
The lawyer asked the court to allow the accused stay at Milnerton police station as he still needed medical treatment.
He also said the firearm used in the incident was licensed.
Safety and security mayco member, JP Smith, said the Metro Police officers were driving along Malibongwe Drive when they came across the scene.
“A 45-year-old motorist had apparently crashed his vehicle, and when approached by a security guard, he tried to get away.
“When the security guard gave chase, the suspect shot him. He was found between the reeds by Metro Police officers, and surrendered.
“The Eye in the Sky too was dispatched to the scene.
“Metro Police officers handed over the suspect to SAPS, as well as a Glock 9mm pistol registered in his name,” Smith said.
“The recent crime statistics showed that firearms were used in 55% of all murders in the Western Cape between July and September. We speak very often about the scourge of illegal firearms and the damage that they inflict in the wrong hands.
“In fact, just over an hour after this incident, our Law Enforcement officers recovered an illegal firearm in the CBD.
“That said, even persons who carry firearms legally have a duty to handle their weapons responsibly.”