Suspect killed, cop hurt in Cato Crest shootout
A Durban police officer who was injured during a shooting that killed a robbery suspect is recovering in hospital.
The police’s Robert Netshiunda says a task team on Thursday night followed up on information about the man, who was wanted for a string of robberies.
He says the suspect was traced to the Cato Crest informal settlement.
Netsiunda says when he saw officers, he opened fire.
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"The suspect also shot and injured his 27-year-old accomplice.
"With the arrival of police backup from the Durban K9 unit the suspect was traced and cornered and continued shooting at the police and a shootout ensued. The suspect was fatally wounded and was declared dead at the scene."
The injured suspect is under police guard at a hospital.
A case of attempted murder is being investigated.
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