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Scenes in KZN Pinetown after the police had a shootout with the suspects.
Four alleged robbers have been shot and injured in a shootout with police at Underwood Road in Pinetown west of Durban. Police say that they were responding to a house robbery when the suspects opened fire at them.
“Police responded to a house robbery and as they approached the house which was being robbed, police identified a white VW Polo which was driving to the opposite direction and immediately attempted to stop the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle ignored police’s instructions and sped off. A high speed chase ensued and on Underwood Road. The suspects opened fire towards police officers. Police returned fire and a shootout ensued. After the shootout, the suspects were found to have sustained gunshot wounds and were treated at the scene before being taken to hospital under police guard. Two firearms, a flat screen TV, jewellery and two high-end brand handbags and home appliances were found in the possession of the suspects,” explains Robert Netshiunda.
#sapsKZN Four suspects, who had just committed a house robbery, were shot and injured in a shootout with police on Underwood Road in Pinetown on Tuesday afternoon.
Police responded to a house robbery on Oxford Road at Paradise Valley in Pinetown and as they approached the house… pic.twitter.com/sFOY49wBq8
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) August 12, 2025
