Four murder, robbery suspects killed in Umlazi shootout

Updated Sept. 21, 2022, 1:38 p.m. | By Nushera Soodyal

Four murder and robbery suspects have been killed in a shootout with police officers in Umlazi, south of Durban.

The KwaZulu-Natal police says it received intelligence on Tuesday about the wanted suspects.

Spokesperson Thenjiswa Ngcobo says officers made their way to their hideout in G-Section.

"On arrival they surrounded the premises, announced that there are police outside and requested that the door to the house be opened."

"Instead of opening the door the suspects started shooting towards the police officers.

"A shootout ensued and four suspects aged between 25 and 30 were wounded. They were all declared dead on the scene."

Ngcobo says two pistols and nine rounds of ammunition were recovered from the house.

Police are investigating cases of attempted murder and unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.