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gunThe Herald reports that a search has been launched for an armed man who opened fire on a police patrol vehicle and wounded one of the occupants in Missionvale on Sunday night.

Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Majola Nkohli reported that Algoa Park police were conducting routine patrols in Jack Road, Missionvale, at about 11pm on Sunday when a man emerged from between the houses and opened fire on a patrol vehicle. A police constable sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was rushed to hospital. The shooter fled and was still at large, Nkohli said. A case of attempted murder has been opened. Acting provincial commissioner Major-General Thandiswa Kupiso condemned the incident and indicated that maximum resources have been activated to assist with the investigation.

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