Robbery suspect fatally shot by police in Durban
A robbery suspect has been killed in a shootout with police on Jan Hofmeyr Road near a shopping centre in Westville.
At this stage, Newswatch understands that a group of suspects tried to rob the local Post Office when police intervened.
Rescue Care spokesperson, Garrith Jamieson says a member of the public, a security guard and a police officer were also treated.
"One person has been confirmed deceased on the scene, and another two people are currently being treated by paramedics on the scene," he said.
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#WestvilleShootout Video footage from a shootout between police and suspects in #Westville, #Durban this morning. @ECR_Newswatch has heard that around five suspects robbed a store at a local mall. One suspect has been shot dead. A resident, security guard, and officer are injured pic.twitter.com/qfQTq8z3WY
— Nushera Raisa Soodyal (@nushera) November 28, 2019
This is a developing story with more to follow.
