One of the suspects who were wanted in connection with the attempted murder of police officers was shot and fatally wounded and two others were left injured in a shootout with police at KwaDabeka on Wednesday afternoon, 30 July 2025.
On Tuesday, 29 July 2025, two police officers were on duty and driving along Danisa Road at Bester area when they were shot at by at least ten suspects. During the incident, police managed to return fire and the suspects fled. Both police officers sustained minor injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment. A search for the suspects commenced immediately and on Wednesday police gathered intelligence about the whereabouts of the suspects.
Investigations led police to KwaDabeka KK Hostel where four of the suspects were hiding. When police approached the room in which the suspects were hiding, the suspects started firing shots towards police officers and a shootout ensued. One suspect was shot and fatally wounded during the shootout. Three suspects escaped through the windows, however, two of them were found outside with gunshot wounds and were taken to hospital under police guard. No police officer sustained any injuries during the shootout.
The suspects, who are also linked to another murder in Inanda, were found in possession of a firearm and 93 rounds of ammunition. Further police investigations led to the recovery of three more firearms. The arrested suspects will appear in court when they are fit to do so. A search for more suspects continues.