Two suspects have been shot dead and four seriously wounded during a shootout between police and several suspects who had allegedly committed an armed robbery at a hypermarket in Epping on Sunday afternoon.
‘’Reports from the scene indicate that Crime Intelligence
with K-9 and Flying Squad members responded to the armed robbery taking place
at the business where a substantial amount of cash was taken. Upon exiting the
business the alleged suspects realised the presence of the police, they fired
several shots at the police and fled in two vehicles.’’
‘’SAPS members returned fire while in pursuit resulting in the suspects losing control of the vehicle and colliding with a stationary vehicle. Two suspects died and four others aged between 23 and 41 were seriously wounded. The four are under police guard in hospital. Two firearms were discovered in the vehicle,’’ said Sergeant Wesley Twigg.
Twigg said a 32-year-old suspect was arrested close to the
business premises. He added that other suspects fled in the direction of Langa
and their vehicle was later found abandoned.
‘’They are yet to be arrested with a manhunt by police
currently underway. Cases of armed robbery and attempted murder have since been
opened.’’
Done By: Mitchum George
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