IPID Launches Probe into Fatal Shoot-out of Triple Murder Suspect in KZN

• The IPID is expected to investigate a shootout in KwaZulu-Natal’s Inanda that left a triple murder suspect dead
• The SAPS allegedly traced the 26-year-old to his hideout in the township, and when they tried gaining entry, the man retaliated
• Spokesperson Jay Naicker said police officers found an unlicensed 9-millimetre pistol in the suspect’s possession

Zingisa Chirwa is an experienced Briefly News journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa, who has covered crime and current affairs on the radio for over 15 years.

The Independent Police Directorate is expected to probe a shootout that left a suspect dead in Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal, on 14 July 2024.

KZN police crackdown triple murder suspect

According to EWN, SAPS officers had traced a 26-year-old triple murder suspect to a house in the township. When officers tried to make their way into the premises, they were reportedly confronted by the heavily armed man, which led to a shootout.

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Provincial @SAPoliceService spokesperson Jay Naicker told the news outlet that the suspect, who was also linked to a case of attempted murder, died on the scene:

"None of the police officers were injured. An unlicensed 9-millimetre pistol was found in his possession.”

Naicker added that IPID was immediately notified of the incident and called to the crime scene.

Mzansi applauds KZN SAPS

Many netizens continued to commend KZN’s police force for its zero-tolerance approach to alleged criminals.

@Vinay_Surajpaul said:

"Excellent news. Another criminal bites the dust."

@LEAP_myfriend added:

"Thank KZN SAPS, you are a force to be reckoned with."

@RNaidoo applauded:

"Well done to Mkwanazi's men in blue. ✊"

@BarronNaledi explained:

"We can NEVER get enough of this "Good News" Reporting. Now we need to also ensure that the Rule of Law extends to embrace the entire life cycle of crime and punishment!"

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@strmChaser_CR7 said:

"Sbonge kwezik Gen Mkhwanazi."

Bushbuckridge gang members receive life sentences

Briefly News reported that two gang members from Bushbuckridge were sentenced to a combined nine life sentences plus 60 years in prison.

Sikhumbuzo Shaun Mpangane (36) and Bonginkosi Shakoane (24) were found guilty of killing five people.

The police told Briefly News that the duo was sentenced in the Mpumalanga Division of the High Court in Mbombela on 12 July 2024.

Source: Briefly News