HIJACKER & ROBBERY SUSPECTS KILLED, ANOTHER SUSPECT INJURED IN 2 SEPARATE INCIDENTS
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HIJACKER & ROBBERY SUSPECTS KILLED, ANOTHER SUSPECT INJURED IN 2 SEPARATE INCIDENTS
SABC News Western Cape | Kwa-Zulu Natal | NARI

9 Sep 2017, Kwa-Zulu Natal:

In the 1st Incident:

A 48-year-old suspect was killed, another injured and a firearm was recovered when they opened fire at police officers in KwaMashu. Last night police were conducting an operation at the KwaMashu hostel when they received a report of an armed robbery near the railway station.

Police proceeded to the area and were given the description of the armed men.Whilst searching for the suspects near B section, Sikhindi Road, they were welcomed by a hail of bullets from the suspects fitting the description of the armed robbery suspects.

Police returned fire and one suspect (48) was fatally shot and another one (23) sustained gunshot wounds. The injured suspect was taken to hospital for medical attention under police guard. He will appear at Ntuzuma Magistrates’ Court as soon as he is released from hospital.

He will be charged for attempted murder and illegal possession of firearm as well as ammunition. The recovered firearm will be subjected to ballistic tests to ascertain if it was used in the commission of any crime in the country.

The KwaZulu-Natal Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Bheki Langa commended KwaMashu police for their perseverance in apprehending the suspects.

“We are glad that our police officers escaped the shooting unscathed and we will not be intimidated by armed criminals whilst performing our duties,” he said.

In the 2nd Incident:

A Hijacked vehicle was recovered in Hammarsdale when suspects shot at SAPS K9 Unit. The police members returned fired and one suspect was fatally wounded.





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