Police in KwaZulu-Natal killed two suspected robbers in a shootout.
According to police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda, the shootout took place in Sydenham on Thursday afternoon after police officers witnessed a robbery in progress in Burnwood Road.
“Three suspects who were driving a white Kia sedan were robbing a man of his belongings. Police reacted and, realising the presence of police, the suspects drove off. The suspects’ vehicle collided with a minibus taxi, and they abandoned it,” he said.
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Police confronted the suspected robbers, and a shootout ensued.
“Two suspects were shot and fatally wounded, and one was arrested. He will face charges of armed robbery and attempted murder of police officers. No police officer was injured during the shootout,” Netshiunda added.
#sapsKZN Two suspected armed robbers were shot and fatally wounded during a shootout with #SAPS in Sydenham on Thursday afternoon, 14/05.
Police officers witnessed a robbery in progress along Burnwood Road where three suspects, who were driving a white Kia sedan, were robbing a… pic.twitter.com/9RWBZM9fEC
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) May 15, 2026
