Cape Town – Three suspects allegedly involved in around 30 murders were shot dead during a shootout with law enforcement led by the Hawks in Booysens, Johannesburg on Tuesday.
Three other suspects were arrested.
According to police spokesperson Colonel Katlego Mogale, the group had been committing violent crimes in Johannesburg suburbs, committing violent crimes, including more than 30 murders.
“Upon receiving the information, it was operationalised and when they arrived at the identified premises, they were met with fire. The team returned fire and in the ensuing shootout, three of the suspects were fatally wounded and three others were apprehended. Two unlicensed firearms were recovered from the scene.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
