Cops killed three robbers in a shootout after a tavern heist. Two suspects escaped following the armed robbery in Newlands West, Durban, where police recovered a stolen pistol, cellphones, and alcohol from the getaway vehicle. Spokesperson Paul Magwaza confirmed the incident started when five men robbed a Honeyrich area tavern owner at gunpoint.
Officers on patrol spotted the matching car and gave chase, ending when the suspects stopped and fired at police. The three fatalities occurred during that return fire, with no officers injured. Authorities have launched a manhunt for the two who fled into nearby bushes, warning the public they are considered armed and dangerous.
This confrontation highlights the heightened police operations during the holiday season targeting violent crime in KwaZulu-Natal. Investigations continue as roadblocks and patrols increase in the area to locate the remaining suspects.
Officers on patrol spotted the matching car and gave chase, ending when the suspects stopped and fired at police. The three fatalities occurred during that return fire, with no officers injured. Authorities have launched a manhunt for the two who fled into nearby bushes, warning the public they are considered armed and dangerous.
This confrontation highlights the heightened police operations during the holiday season targeting violent crime in KwaZulu-Natal. Investigations continue as roadblocks and patrols increase in the area to locate the remaining suspects.
