Wanted cop killers gunned down in Inanda
Two suspects killed
in a shootout with police in Inanda, north of Durban, were wanted for a series
of crimes, including murdering SAPS officer.
Police who were following up on intelligence about the suspects' whereabouts were led to a house in Maplazini on Tuesday night.
KwaZulu-Natal SAPS spokesperson Robert Netshiunda said the duo was also wanted for attempted murder and a string of armed robberies.
He said officers instructed the suspects, aged 20 and 21, to open the door when they arrived at the house.
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"The suspects responded with gunshots towards police officers from inside the house and police were left with no choice but to return fire in self-defence," said Netshiunda.
"A firearm whose serial number was filed off was found in the possession the suspects. No police officer was injured during the shootout."
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