Two suspects have been fatally shot following a shootout with the Gauteng Police Tactical Response Team in Soweto, south of Johannesburg.
The suspects were allegedly involved in a cash-in-transit robbery in Virginia, in the Free State, and police received information about their movements towards Soweto.
SAPS Gauteng’s Lieutenant Isaac Mudau says, “They tried to stop the vehicle, and the suspects started to shoot at the police. The members shot back, and two suspects were shot dead while the other two managed to run away. No members were injured during the shootout. A 9mm pistol and an AK-47 rifle with no serial numbers were recovered. Ipid was also summoned to the scene. Police investigation continues.”
Reporting: Siphesihle Nhlapo