Two suspected hitmen killed in police shootout
Two
suspected hitmen have been shot and killed in a shootout with police in
Zululand.
Provincial SAPS spokesperson Robert Netshiunda says they were tripped off that the suspects were allegedly en route to target a taxi owner in Mahlabathini.
Their vehicle was spotted in the area and police teams signalled to them to pull over last night.
"The driver stopped in the middle of the road, however in split seconds, two occupants of the vehicle got out the vehicle and opened fire at the direction of the police,” says Netshiunda.
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“Tactical astute police officers returned fire, and a shootout ensued.
“During the resultant shootout, two suspects were shot and fatally wounded. Three firearms and ammunition were found in the possession of the suspects. Preliminary investigations have confirmed that one of the firearms was reported stolen at Macekane Reserve in Mtunzini in January 2024."
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