Bystander shot in arm in Durban shootout, two arrested

TWO men have been arrested after a female bystander was shot in the arm during a police shootout on South Beach, Durban. 

The two men aged 36 and 37, were arrested for attempted murder, possession of suspected stolen property and theft of motor vehicle. 

The suspects were expected to appear at the Durban Magistrates Court earlier today (5 November).

On Wednesday, around 2pm, a vehicle with three occupants was spotted on South Beach and police attempted to stop the vehicle. 

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According to KZN police spokesperson Colonel Thembeka Mbele, the driver sped off and a chase ensued. 

During the chase, the occupants fired shots at the police and their vehicle was intercepted at the intersection of Stalwart Simelane and Argyle Roads, said Mbele.  

“Two men were arrested and the third one managed to flee the scene on foot. Police recovered a number of cellphones from the suspects. The cellphones were positively identified by the owners who had left their cellphones in their vehicle at the beach,” added Mbele. 

The suspects will be profiled to determine if they can be linked to similar incidents.

Police had thus far discovered that the suspects were using a rented vehicle, which was impounded for further investigation. 

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