Three armed suspects dead after Westville robbery
Three suspected robbers were killed in a shootout with police in western Durban on Friday.
KZN police spokesperson Robert Netshuinda says they had robbed someone at a shopping complex in Westville.
"Reports indicate that the victim had just withdrawn an undisclosed amount of money from a bank when he was accosted by armed suspects who robbed him of the money and fled the scene in two getaway vehicles.
"Police responded swiftly and one the suspects' vehicle was spotted along Dudley Road and a high-speed chase ensued."
Netshiunda says the suspects opened fire on police when they realised they were being pursued.
"Three suspects were fatally wounded during the shootout and no police officer was injured. The Independent Police Investigative Directorate have been summoned for further investigations."
Netcare 911's Shawn Herbst says their team have treated several people.
"From the scene four people had been injured. Three people had sustained fatal injuries."
Police were still on the scene Friday afternoon under the M13 bridge in Dawncliffe.
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