Cape Town – In yet another violent gunfight within the township of Inanda in northern Durban, police were involved in the fatal shooting of four individuals.
The police had conducted a raid on a house suspected of harbouring individuals responsible for causing fear and unrest in the community.
As they approached the residence, they were met with gunfire, leading to a 30-minute shootout.
During the exchange, four suspects were fatally wounded, and a police officer was shot in the leg.
“A member of the national Intervention unit was shot in the leg and was transported to hospital where he remains in a stable condition. Following a heated gun battle, four suspects were fatally wounded. Police found four pistols in their possession. A manhunt continues for more suspects,” KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Jay Naicker.
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate is currently investigating the incident.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
