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Media Statement DURBAN – A police officer is in a stable condition after he was shot at by suspects during a shootout which left three suspected hijackers fatally wounded at T Section in Umlazi earlier today, Friday 02 August 2024. The suspects had just hijacked a woman of her vehicle at R Section (Umlazi) and police responded swiftly. A high speed chase ensued and at T Section, the suspects opened fire towards the police and in self-defence, a shootout ensued. Three suspects were shot and fatally wounded in the shootout. A police officer was shot in the arm and is in a stable condition. The suspects were found in possession of three firearms as well as the hijacked vehicle. The hijacked victim was not harmed. Ends
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