Two suspected carjackers killed in police shootout in Durban
KwaZulu-Natal police say two suspected carjackers were killed in a shootout with police in Isipingo, south of Durban.
Officers were patrolling the area on Sunday when they recognised a vehicle that belonged to an Isipingo police officer, who was carjacked two months ago and still had it's original plates on.
Police says a call for back up was immediately made.
They then approached the suspects who fled into a near embankment.
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A shootout ensued, and two suspects were shot dead.
One suspect was arrested while two suspects escaped.
Police say an inquest docket, as well as an attempted murder and possession of suspected stolen property case, has been opened for investigation.
