Police in KwaZulu-Natal have confirmed that a group of wanted suspects were killed in a shootout in Durban on Monday.
Provincial police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda said the four suspects were wanted on a string of serious crimes, including murder, attempted murder of police officers, car and truck hijacking, business and house robberies, among others.
The shootout took place in Bellair.
“Crime Intelligence officers spotted the suspects in the vicinity of Bellair, and the information was operationalised. The suspects, who were tormenting the communities of Mbumbulu, KwaMakhutha, Ntuzuma, and Folweni, defied police orders to stop, and a high-speed vehicle chase ensued, which ended at a house that the suspects were using as a hideout spot,” Netshiunda said.
Once at the house, a shootout ensued between police members and the suspects.
“Four suspects were shot and fatally wounded in the shootout. One suspect narrowly evaded arrest, and police are searching for him. Four firearms were found in the possession of the suspects, and no police officer was injured during the shootout,” Netshiunda said.
Anyone with information on the suspect at large is requested to contact Crime Stop at 08600 10111.
