Three killed following shoot out with police

By: Ofentse Seanego

Three suspects were killed following a shoot-out with police in Roodepoort, with two arrested.

Hawks spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Philani Nkwalase said a multi-team operation was carried out in Roodepoort, searching for hijacking suspects targeting VW Polo vehicles.

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He said the team discovered that the suspects were in motion and intercepted them on the side of the road immediately after allegedly hijacking a Polo.

“They tried to arrest them, but the suspects greeted them with a hail of bullets which led to an exchange of gunfire that resulted in three suspects fatally wounded,” he said.

Nkwalase added that two suspects aged between 25 and 30 were also arrested in the process. The injured owner of the Polo who was held in the vehicle was rescued. He was taken to the hospital for medical attention.

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“Three firearms with ammunition, cellphones, and heavy-duty gloves were recovered. The suspects will be charged with murder, attempted murder, carjacking, possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition,” said Nkwalase.

They will appear in Johannesburg Magistrates Court on Friday, December 10, 2021.