Suspect killed, three arrested in Cato Manor shootout
The suspects will be profiled to check if they are linked to other serious cases reported in Cato Manor and surrounding areas.
THREE men are expected to appear in court today (31 August) after their arrest on Saturday night.
They face charges of attempted murder as well as illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.
According to Captain Nqobile Gwala from provincial SAPS, police officers from Durban District were patrolling in Cato Manor at around 7.15pm when they spotted a group of men firing gunshots.
“The officers approached the men, but they ran towards the Cato Crest informal settlement while firing shots at the police officers. A pistol with eight rounds of ammunition was found on the road,” said Gwala.
She said during the exchange of gunfire, a police officer was shot and wounded on his right thigh. He was taken to hospital for medical attention. One of the suspects was found dead in a nearby passage. A pistol was found next to his body.
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“A further search was conducted at the informal settlement and three suspects were placed under arrest. During the arrest, one of the suspects was found in possession of an unlicensed firearm. The suspects will be profiled to check if they are linked to other serious cases reported in Cato Manor and surrounding areas. They are expected to appear in the Durban Magistrate’s Court,” she said.
“Criminals should know that police officers will defend themselves when they are under attack. I wish the police officer that sustained injuries while executing duties, a speedy recovery,” said KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Khombinkosi Jula.
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