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Media Statement
DURBAN – Four suspected robbers, murderers and extortionists were fatally wounded in a shootout with police in Duffs Road, along Dumisani Makhaye Drive on 20 March 2025 The suspects’ vehicle was driving on Lark Road, heading towards Dumisani Makhaye Drive when it was intercepted by the police. The suspects opened fire when they saw the police and police retaliated. During the shootout, three suspects were fatally wounded. A search in the vicinity of the crime scene led to the discovery of the body of the fourth suspect, who had attempted to flee but had sustained gunshot wounds. The suspects were found in possession of three firearms. No police officer was injured during the shootout. The suspects will be profiled in order to see if they are linked to other crimes. The suspects were wanted for numerous murders, robberies, and extortion cases in Ethekwini District. Ends
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