Two suspected robbers shot dead, third wounded in KZN

Two suspected robbers have been killed and another wounded during a shootout with police in KwaMsane in the northern KwaZulu-Natal.

The incident happened when officers responded to a report from a man who had been robbed in the area on Monday night.

Police managed to trace the suspects, who opened fire on them.

Police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda says no police officers were wounded during the exchange of gunfire.

“Police responded swiftly and the vehicle which matched the description as relayed by the victim, was spotted driving along the N2 southbound. Police gave chase and the Umkhanyakude District Task Team officers provided back-up. The chase continued from Hluhluwe policing area to KwaMsane, where a shootout ensued between the police and the suspects.”

“Three suspects were believed to have been fatally wounded; however, the third suspect woke up when the forensics were taking photographs and he was rushed to hospital under police guard. Three firearms were found in possession of the suspects, and police are still hunting for at least three more suspects who narrowly evaded arrest,” says Netshiunda.