Cape Town – Three suspected extortionists were killed in a shootout with police in Bothasig, Cape Town, after fleeing from officers who responded to reports of extortion in Du Noon.
The suspects opened fire on police with an assault rifle during a pursuit, leading to a gunfight, provincial police spokesperson, Colonel Andre Traut said.
Three suspected extortionists have been killed in Bothasig in Cape Town during a shootout with officers. The police’s Andre Traut says the incident happened earlier today.
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Four suspects were wounded and are under police guard in the hospital.
An assault rifle, pistol, cash, and the getaway taxi were seized.
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“During a pursuit in Bosmansdam Road, the suspects opened fire at two police vehicles with an assault rifle. Police retaliated and managed to bring the vehicle to a halt on the corners of Bosmansdam and Wylands Roads.
“The assault rifle, a 9mm pistol, an undisclosed amount of cash, as well as the minibus taxi were confiscated,” he said.
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is investigating the incident, and no police officers or civilians were injured.
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