2 Wanted Suspects Killed in Shootout With KZN Police in Mariannhill

• Two wanted suspects have been killed in a shootout with KwaZulu-Natal police in Mariannhill
• A joint law enforcement operation team uncovered the two men at a hideout before a gunfight ensued
• The men were wanted on a slew of serious charges, including murder and extortion, in the province

MARIANNHILL — Another shootout with KwaZulu-Natal police has resulted in two more suspects dead on Wednesday.

The men were reportedly linked to murders, extortion and other serious crimes in and around Mariannhill.

2 Suspects killed in Mariannhill shootout

A joint operation carried out by the South African Police Service (SAPS) KZN Stabilisation Task Team, eThekwini District Trio Tracking Team, SAPS Criminal Investigation, and ET Security uncovered the suspects at a hideout.

On arrival, a gun battle ensued after the men allegedly opened fire when law enforcement tried to apprehend them.

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"The suspects sustained fatal gunshot wounds," said KZN police spokesperson Colonel Richard Netshiunda.

"They are linked to [several] serious cases, including extortion. [Police] recovered two guns [at the scene]."

Murder and robbery suspect killed in shootout

In related news, Briefly News reported that a suspect was killed in a shootout following a confrontation near Chatsworth.

Police had earlier arrested one suspect for torture and double murder after a high-speed chase on the N2 southbound near the KwaMashu off-ramp.

That led investigators to a second suspect, wanted in connection with the same crimes. Netshiunda said he was found at an informal settlement in Welbedacht.

"Once he saw the officers, the suspect fired shots towards them, and a shootout ensued. They returned fire, shooting and killing him," said Netshiunda.

KZN cop among 3 robbers killed in gunfight

Elsewhere, Briefly News reported that a gun battle between suspects and police saw three robbers killed in Ntuzuma, north of Durban.

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Police said a rogue officer was among the trio, killed in two separate shootouts with cops. Initially, two suspects, believed to be masquerading as police and who were involved in an earlier robbery, were killed.

Police later tracked down a third suspect, who had initially escaped, and killed him in a subsequent confrontation.

Source: Briefly News