Durban Shootout Leaves One Suspect Dead As Another Falls to His Death While Fleeing Police

• A chase between police and three suspects left two of the men dead at a petrol station near the Pavilion Mall in the Westville area
• Police apprehended a third occupant, who was uninjured in the shootout, while the other two suspects were declared deceased on the scene
• Investigations are underway to determine the exact circumstances leading up to the confrontation and the subsequent shootout

Byron Pillay, a Briefly News journalist, has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues. He spent 10 years working for the Northern Natal Courier before transitioning to online journalism.

KWAZULU-NATAL – Two suspects have been killed following a confrontation with members of the South African Police Service in the Westville area of Durban.

The incident, which happened just outside the Pavilion Mall, occurred at approximately 06:30 am on 12 March 26. It’s reported that the suspects were being chased by police when a shootout occurred.

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A third suspect was arrested by police during the incident as well.

One suspect fell to his death

According to Advanced Life Support (ALS) Paramedics Director Garrith Jamieson, paramedics arrived on scene and found EMRS, SAPS, and security officials present. Paramedics found one male suspect inside the vehicle, who had sustained fatal gunshot wounds. He was declared deceased on the scene.

A second male suspect allegedly tried to flee from police and jumped over a wall. He reportedly fell to the ground, sustaining fatal injuries in the process, and was also declared deceased. The third occupant of the vehicle was apprehended.

The exact events leading up to the incident are currently unknown but are under investigation.

South Africans react to the incident

Social media users weighed in on the incident, praising the police and focusing on the suspect who fell after jumping over a wall.

Aresh Goorahoo said:

“Well done to our front-line people, SAPS and private security.”

Rhoda Jane Devaraj asked:

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“So, he didn't look before leaping?”

Zanda Zenande stated:

“Well done, men in blue and all security agencies involved. Keep up the good work.”

Khayelihle Mdakane noted:

“We are with the wall during these trying times.”

Leslie Radira asked:

“Is the wall ok?”

Nigel Naidoo noted:

“That's a very deep fall there.”

Kiran Anand Ramdhani stated:

“Westville is getting hot and happening these days.”

Brad Hall recalled:

"That wall is high. I can remember in 1998 or 1999, I worked for the company that built that garage. That wall is high, it at least a 70 metres or even 100 metres fall. Batman can't fly.

Other shootouts in KZN involving the police

Briefly News reported that there have been a few shootouts in KZN in recent months.

• A suspect believed to be a cop killer was shot dead on the morning of 10 September 2025 after a shootout with police.
• The South African Police Service fatally wounded a paroled murderer on 15 September 2025.
• On 14 October 2025, two suspected armed robbers were shot and killed by police in Waterfall, Durban.

Source: Briefly News