Two suspects in Molweni tavern shooting killed in shootout
Two murder suspects have been killed in a shootout with police in Hillcrest, west of Durban.
KZN SAPS says during the operation last night, police spotted a vehicle on Brackenhill Road which matched the description of one the suspects were using.
Spokesperson Robert Netshiunda said when officers signalled for it to stop, the occupants instead got out and opened fire.
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"The man of law were led with no alternative but to return fire. Two suspects sustained fatal gunshot wounds and were declared dead at the scene. No police officer was injured during the shootout.
"The suspects were wanted in connection with the case of double murder in which two men were shot and killed outside a tavern in Molweni this year. "
"They were also suspected to be responsible for the murder of a 50-year-old man who was found inside his vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds in Pinetown in November 2021. Two firearms with two rounds of ammunition were found in the possession of the suspect."
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