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Media Statement
KWAZULU-NATAL – On Friday night, 21 March 2025, three suspects were fatally wounded and two firearms were recovered after they engaged in a gun battle with the police officers in the Doringkop area. Following the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of two firearms at Esikhaleni, members of Mvala Umgodi received further information from Crime Intelligence on four suspects who were sought for numerous murder cases at KwaMsane as well as Mtubatuba. Information received was that the suspects were driving in the vacinity of Doringkop. A description of the vehicle in which the suspects were travelling in, was provided, and police officers proceeded towards Doringkop. The vehicle was spotted by police officers driving on Doesburg Road, and when they attempted to stop it but the occupants in the vehicle opened fire towards the police. A gun battle ensued during the shootout three suspects were fatally wounded, however one suspect fled the scene. Two unlicensed firearms were recovered on the scene. Investigations by police officers revealed that the suspects had earlier committed a house robbery, whereby they went to an elderly man’s home. They assaulted him and robbed him of his firearm. Police looked for the senior citizen during the night but with no luck. Fortunately, the old man is still alive he emerged today, Saturday, 22 March 2025 and has opened a case at KwaDukuza Police Station.
The suspects will be profiled to determine if they are not linked to any other cases.
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