Three suspected robbers killed in Joburg police shootout
The incident followed a crime intelligence-driven operation conducted by a multidisciplinary team, including the Gauteng Tactical Response Team, the Anti-Gang Unit, the DPCI Tracking Team, Gauteng Traffic Police Airwing, SAPS National Counterintelligence, CAP Specialised Operations, Bad Boyz Security, and Tracker Connect.
According to police spokesperson Captain Tintswalo Sibeko, the operation was launched following a business robbery at a shop in Johannesburg Central.
'When the [crime operation] members attempted to stop the suspects at Riverlea, the suspects opened fire, leading to a shootout.
'Three suspects were fatally shot, and the fourth suspect was declared dead by paramedics without sustaining any injuries,' said Sibeko.
Two unlicensed firearms and stolen items were recovered.
Police have opened cases of business robbery, attempted murder, and possession of unlicensed firearms.
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