Robbery suspect killed in police shoot-out in eSikhaleni

A robbery suspect was fatally wounded in a shoot-out with police in eSikhaleni on Sunday.

According to police reports, four suspects had just robbed their victim in the Ndindima area and fled the scene.

KZN police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda said SAPS members traced the suspects and four suspects were cornered in the Ncombo area.

“At the sight of police blue lights, the suspects opened fire towards the police, triggering a response from the men of law,” said Netshiunda.

“One suspect was fatally wounded in the resultant shoot-out, while the other three fled into the bushes.

“A search for them is ongoing. The deceased suspect was found in possession of a .38 special revolver firearm with five rounds of ammunition.

“No police officer was wounded during the shoot-out. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the suspects who escaped arrest is urged to contact the nearest police station or call the Crime Stop number 08600 10111,” he said.

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