It is alleged yesterday at about 18:20, at Prince Mcwayizeni Road, V section, K9 Unit members were patrolling the area when they noticed a suspicious silver Ford Fiesta.
The members conducted an investigation and it was established that it has been hijacked in the Umbilo area at 18:00.
The officers pursued the hijacked vehicle and the occupants fired shots at the members.
The members then returned fire causing the hijacked vehicle coming to a standstill near an informal settlement.
Two of the passengers managed to flee on foot into the informal settlement.
The body of the driver was found inside the hijacked vehicle with a gunshot wound. IPID was informed about the incident.
No injuries were sustained by any police officers during the shootout.
Charges of inquest and attempted murder are being investigated by Umlazi SAPS. The police are still searching for the suspects who fled the scene.
The KwaZulu-Natal Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Bheki Langa commended the swift response of the members and the recovery of the hijacked vehicle. The team will ensure that the suspects who fled the scene are traced and arrested,” he said.
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