KZN police officer fights for his life, one killed after shootout
A KZN police officer remains in critical condition in hospital, after a shootout with robbers in Nkandla.
Another officer, 36-year-old Constable, Happy Dladla, lost his life in the gun battle yesterday afternoon.
SAPS spokesperson, Jay Naicker says acting on a tip-off, the northern KZN cops had gone to a home in Vimbimbobo to investigate a man, apparently in possession of an unlawful firearm.
"As the police officers approached the suspect's homestead, they were met by a hail of bullets emanating from the house and a shoot-out ensued."
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The suspects stole a pistol from the injured police officers before they fled into the darkness.
Naicker says a suspect, who was shot was later arrested.
A second person was nabbed in a neighbouring home and had a firearm - stolen from the officers. The pair are facing charges of murder, attempted murder and robbery.
