Police are searching for suspects after a shootout in Durban

Mluleki Mrwebi
28 February 2014

Police in KwaZulu Natal are searching for two suspects who attacked police officers at KwaMashu Hostel on Thursday. 

Police came under attack when they confronted the three suspects who stole a car at the hostel. 

During confrontation with police one suspect was shot dead. 

Police Spokesperson Colonel Jay Naicker said it is alleged that the suspects opened fire on the police and the police returned fire and suspect was fatally wounded.

He added that his two accomplices managed flee during the shootout and a 9mm pistol was found on the suspect.