DURBAN – Yesterday at 15:30, Umlazi Detectives and Durban Public Order Police received intelligence about suspects who were wanted for murder, armed robbery and house breakings that occurred at Umlazi. Police proceeded to a house at G Section in Umlazi, where the suspects were said to be hiding.

On arrival they surrounded the premises, announced that there are police outside and requested that the door to the house be opened. Instead of opening the door the suspects started shooting towards the police officers. A shootout ensued and four suspects aged between 25 and 30 were wounded. They were all declared dead on the scene.

Police recovered two pistols and nine rounds of ammunition inside the house. Police at Umlazi police station are investigating cases of attempted murder as well as unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition against the men.

Source: South African Police Service