Two suspected CIT robbers shot dead by police in KZN

Two suspected cash-in-transit robbers have been shot dead in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).

The suspects started a gunfight with police in Phoenix in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda said a task team comprising of the Hawks and other law enforcement agencies were searching for the suspects who had committed a cash-in-transit robbery in Kranskop on Monday afternoon.

Shootout

“After an extensive search throughout the night, the suspects were spotted at Bhamshela in Tongaat early this morning and having defied police’s instruction to stop, a high speed chase continued. The suspects’ vehicle then crashed against a lamp pole along the Phoenix Highway. The suspects got out of the vehicle and started shooting at the police.

“A shoot-out ensued and two suspects were fatally shot, one next to the vehicle and the other was shot inside a residence where he had run into as he continued shooting at the police. Three rifles and a pistol, several rounds of ammunition as well as an undisclosed amount of money were found in possession of the suspects,” Netshiunda said.

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Other suspects

Netshiunda added that one suspect was later arrested after he was located at a block of flats with gunshot wounds.

“The search for the other suspects is underway with police following blood stains into the bushes. Though no police officer was injured, a police vehicle was sprayed with bullets by the suspects.

“Nearby hospitals and medical centres have been informed about the shoot-out and that they should report any patient with suspected gunshot wounds to the police,” said Netshiunda.

Netshiunda has urged anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the suspects who escaped to contact the police.

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