Gun siege ends in heartbreak
14 May 2015 - 02:07
In a desperate bid to prevent their mentally ill brother from dying in a stand-off with police, a Cape Town family begged with officers for mercy yesterday. But the pleas for the life of Michael Volkwyn were to be in vain.The 61-year-old mechanical engineer, whom family described as a recluse, shot himself as officers from the special task force and tactical response team stormed his Athlone home, ending a 16-hour stand-off which left a policeman seriously hurt.
This article is reserved for Sunday Times subscribers.
A subscription gives you full digital access to all Sunday Times content.
Please visit SundayTimes.co.za in your desktop to view our latest subscription options.
Already subscribed? Simply sign in below.
Sign InQuestions or problems? Email helpdesk@timeslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00.