KZN police kill wanted suspects in Empangeni

They say the trio was wanted for a series of murders and is suspected to have been involved in the Esikhaleni ATM bombing on Thursday, which left one suspect dead.  

KZN police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda says they traced the gang to their hideout in KwaDlangezwa on Friday morning. 

"The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Stabilisation Team, which also forms part of Operation Vala uMgodi, operationalised intelligence about the suspects. When the police announced their presence, the suspects opened fire, sparking a shootout which ended with the three suspects fatally wounded.

"The suspects, who were also alleged to have been involved in the ATM bombing incident in Esikhaleni were found in possession of at least two firearms. The crime scene was yet to be properly searched for more exhibits."

It's the third shootout between suspects and police this week. On Tuesday, three suspects were shot dead at their hideout in Inanda. 

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