One suspect was fatally wounded while the others fled the scene on foot into the bushes.
A robbery suspect has been killed in a shootout with police in Emanguzi, Kwazulu-Natal, police said on Thursday.
Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Thulani Zwane said a 57-year-old woman was at home with her children when suspects broke in while they were sleeping on Tuesday night.“The suspects stole a grass cutter machine, cellphones, and cash before fleeing the scene in victim’s motor vehicle. The victim immediately reported the case to the Emanguzi police station,” Zwane said.
On Wednesday, police carried out an operation to trace the stolen vehicle and spotted it in the Mfihlweni area. Zwane said when they tried to stop the vehicle, the suspects opened fire and a shootout ensued. “One suspect was fatally wounded whilst the others fled the scene on foot into the bushes. The vehicle was recovered and the outstanding suspects are being sought by the police.”
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