Mpumalanga Police Shootout: Child Injured, Suspect Dead, Investigation Underway

A 13-year-old who was accidentally wounded during a shootout between police and a suspect in Denilton, Mpumalanga , is recovering in hospital

Police told Briefly News that the suspect, who was wanted for multiple armed robberies, was killed during the exchangeThe IPID was investigating a police shootout in Denilton, Mpumalanga, which left a suspect dead and a 13-year-old injured. Images: Stock ImagesClick “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Briefly News on your News Feed!

Officers said they traced the suspect, linked to numerous armed robberies in Vosman, Siyabuswa, Tweefontein, Kwamhlanga, and Mmametlake, to the Malaining area. When the suspect spotted law enforcement officers, he reportedly opened fire, which resulted in a tense exchange that led to the death of the 39-year-old. Mpumalanga's SAPS spokesperson, Colonel Donald Mdhluli, said the minor, who was hit by a stray bullet, was rushed to hospital.

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