3 suspected robbers killed in shootout with police near Durban
It's believed they were on their way to commit a crime when police intercepted them.
The crime scene in Reservoir Hills, north of Durban where three suspected were killed in a shootout with police on 28 March 2025. Picture: Nhlanhla Mabaso/EWN
DURBAN - Three suspected robbers have been killed in a shootout with the police in the Reservoir Hills area, north of Durban, on Friday afternoon.
It's believed they were on their way to commit a crime when police intercepted them.
Two officers were injured during this incident.
Police cordoned off the crime scene where three suspected robbers were killed by police.
[WATCH] Police are now working on the active crime scene where the trio was shot while attempting to shot at the police officers, two officers have been injured.
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Two firearms and a few explosives recovered. @_NMabaso pic.twitter.com/KFyxTvQFv0
They said the suspects were travelling in three vehicles when they intercepted them.
Two cars fled the scene while one with three men opted for a gunfight.
Police spokesperson, Jay Naicker: "There was a shootout between the suspects and the police officers. All three suspects were fatally wounded. At this stage, we can see that there’s two firearms and a grenade in the vehicle. Currently, we are waiting for the explosives unit to defuse that grenade."
Naicker said that Hawks investigators had revealed that the three were also wanted for various other crimes.