Gauteng police have shot and killed five suspects in Riverlea following an alleged robbery in Johannesburg CBD on Sunday morning.
The suspects were gunned down on Sunday afternoon.
ALLEGED ROBBERY SUSPECTS SHOT AND KILLED
South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson in Gauteng, captain Tintswalo Sibeko said a crime intelligence-driven operation was conducted on Sunday, 13 July, by a multidisciplinary team.
Sibeko said the operation followed information about a business robbery that occurred at a shop in Johannesburg Central on Sunday morning,
“When the 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.
“Preliminary investigation revealed two unlicensed firearms were recovered so far, along with the robbed items. The police are investigating business robbery, attempted murder and possession of unlicensed firearms,” she explained.
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