Three murder suspects were killed in a shootout with police in Bhambayi, Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) on Saturday afternoon. Five suspects were cornered inside a house, and upon realizing the presence of police, they opened fire. Police returned fire, resulting in a shootout where three suspects were fatally wounded. Three firearms were recovered, while two suspects escaped. The suspects were wanted for several counts of murder in Inanda and Umlazi and are also believed to be responsible for the recent murders of four people, including two off-duty police constables, and the attempted murder of four others at a tavern in Sundumbili.
The gun battle happened in Bhambayi in Inanda. KZN on Saturday afternoon.Three murder suspects have been killed in a shootout with police in KwaZulu-Natal .KZN police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda said officers were acting on information about the whereabouts of the suspects who were wanted for several counts of murder in Inanda and Umlazi.
“During the shootout, three suspects were shot and fatally wounded, and three firearms were recovered. Two suspects narrowly evaded arrest, and a manhunt for them is underway,” Netshiunda said.Netshiunda said the suspects were also wanted for other killings. Last month, a feared gang leader who caused terror in Inanda, KwaMashu and the surrounding areas was fatally shot by police.
“When the three left Umhlanga, they swapped vehicles, and vigilant police managed to identify them and followed them until the suspects parked their vehicle along Vincent Dickinson Road in Cottonlands,” said KZN police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda.
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