Two dead, one injured after shootout between alleged armed robbers, police | News24

Two alleged armed robbers died, and another was injured, in a shootout with law enforcement officers in Olifantsfontein, Ekurhuleni, on Monday.

Police spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Mavela Masondo said officers received information with regard to the robbery.

Masondo said the SAPS Ekurhuleni Central Crime Intelligence, SAPS Highway Patrol Unit, Gauteng Traffic Police Saturation Unit, Tracker Connect and Bad Boyz Security operationalised the information and closely observed the three individuals. "The team spotted three suspects driving in a GWM SUV and intercepted them. The suspects fired shots at the team, and a shootout ensued.

Masondo said the one who was injured is in hospital, under police supervision, and will be charged with conspiracy to commit armed robbery, possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition, possession of a hijacked vehicle, and attempted murder, among other crimes. He said the police would profile the alleged robbers to establish whether they were linked to other crimes. In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For 14 free days, you can have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.

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