An investigation is under way into the death of two men and the injury of a third in a shootout with police in Phoenix, north of Durban, during the early hours of Thursday.
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An investigation is under way into the death of two men and the injury of a third in a shoot-out with police in Phoenix, north of Durban, during the early hours of Thursday. Independent Police Investigative Directorate spokesperson Grace Langa said police spotted a vehicle with suspicious occupants on Northern Drive and ordered them to stop.“Eventually they stopped and a police officer approached the suspects' car.”They allegedly continued firing at police as they tried to escape.Langa said Ipid was called to the scene at 2.10am and investigations are continuing.
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