On 2 March 2022, at 11:15, security officials spotted a vehicle suspected to be involved in a number of robberies in Durban. The vehicle was spotted at the corner of Cowey and Clarens Road and the suspects sped off upon seeing the security personnel.
A chase ensued towards the N2 off ramp, south bound towards the Higginson Highway.
Police officers from K9 Unit, Airwing and other role players joined the chase. The suspects’ vehicle crashed with a truck on the Higginson Highway where a shootout ensued.
During the exchange of gunfire, four suspects were fatally wounded. Three pistols were seized from the suspects. The fifth suspect was taken to hospital where he is under police guard.
The preliminary investigations conducted at the scene revealed that the same vehicle was used in a number of robberies in Durban and Richards Bay.
The recovered vehicle was hijacked in Pinetown during December 2021.
Signal jamming devices were also found inside the suspects’ vehicle. One of the suspects managed to flee the scene and is still being sought by police.
Charges of inquest, attempted murder, unlawful possession of firearms and possession of a stolen vehicle are being investigated by Chatsworth SAPS.
