In a shootout with police in Olifantsfontein, South Africa on Monday, two alleged armed robbers were shot dead and another was injured.
Police crime intelligence received information that suspects in Ekurhuleni were planning an armed robbery and car hijacking.
According to police spokesperson Lt-Col Mavela Masondo, a multidisciplinary team of law enforcement officers has been formed to keep an eye on the suspects.
Ekurhuleni Central Crime Intelligence, the South African Police Highway Patrol Unit, Gauteng Traffic Police, Tracker Connect, and Bad Boyz Security were among those involved.
“The team spotted three suspects driving a GWM SUV and intercepted them.
"The suspects fired shots at the team and a shoot-out ensued,” Masondo said.
While fleeing, the suspect’s vehicle collided with a fence. Two suspects were fatally shot and the third was wounded.
"None of the law enforcement members was injured", Masondo said.
“Police recovered three unlicensed firearms used by the suspects during the shoot-out.
"Preliminary investigation revealed the vehicle driven by the suspects was reportedly hijacked in Sandringham earlier this month and was fitted with false registration number [plates],” he added.
The injured suspect will face charges including conspiracy to commit armed robbery, possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition, possession of a hijacked vehicle, and attempted murder.
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