Two people shot dead in Phoenix following a shootout with police

  • 📰 IOL
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 32 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Qulity Score:
  • News: 16%
  • Publisher: 51%

Two people were fatally wounded and another person taken to hospital following a shootout with police in the early hours of this morning in Phoenix.

South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines

According to the Independent Police Investigative Directorate, SAPS members spotted a suspicious vehicle travelling on northern drive, in Phoenix and activated blue lights and siren to stop the vehicle.“SAPS members drove side on the side of him shouting for him to stop but he still failed.”

Langa said it is alleged that when they stopped and a Sergeant police officer alighted from the vehicle and approached the suspects car, they fired shots at him injuring him on his leg.“SAPS members returned fire and two of the suspects were killed while one was taken to hospital.”SAPS police spokesperson Captain Nqobile Gwala said police are investigating charges of attempted murder and inquest.

It is alleged his wife was being dropped off by members from Verulam SAPS when someone asked for her number.Langa said the officers claimed the husband opened fire on them and they were awaiting ballistics.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 46. in ZA
 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.

That country and guns !!

Indians

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Two dead, one injured in shoot-out with Phoenix policeAn investigation is under way into the death of two men and the injury of a third in a shootout with police in Phoenix, north of Durban, during the early hours of Thursday.
Source: TimesLIVE - 🏆 28. / 59 Read more »

Two dead, one injured in shoot-out with Phoenix policeAn investigation is under way into the death of two men and the injury of a third in a shoot-out with police in Phoenix, north of Durban, during the early hours of Thursday. I wish I contacted earlier Linda__Stouffe this year I'm sharing this to encourage every beginner and Bitcoin lover to get in touch with her she is very legit and God fearing person Linda__Stouffe Phoenix is a crime scene
Source: SowetanLIVE - 🏆 13. / 63 Read more »

Two dead in Phoenix shoot-out | WitnessTwo people were shot dead and two were injured, including a police officer, during a shoot-out in Phoenix, Durban, on Thursday. | WitnessKZN
Source: News24 - 🏆 4. / 80 Read more »

Stuart Baxter grilled over Chiefs’ two NgcobosThe absence of Njabulo Ngcobo and Nkosingiphile Ngcobo could cause dissatisfaction among fans I wish I contacted earlier Linda__Stouffe this year I'm sharing this to encourage every beginner and Bitcoin lover to get in touch with her she is very legit and God fearing person Linda__Stouffe All my achievements started with a determination to try, I took a bold decision with Lisakendriick which impact so much on my financial status.
Source: BDliveSA - 🏆 12. / 63 Read more »

’Rogue’ councillors face two-year sanction, says Dlamini ZumaMinister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has warned that councillors who violated the code of conduct faced being removed from office for two years. dlaminizuma rogue councillors Please Minister do it Rubbish. It takes 12 years and by then they are on pension What about President and ministers?
Source: IOL - 🏆 46. / 51 Read more »

Two women and man shot dead, dumped in canal in Western CapeCrime scene experts are scouring for clues after the discovery of three bodies in a canal in Sarepta, Kuilsriver, east of Cape Town, on Thursday morning.
Source: TimesLIVE - 🏆 28. / 59 Read more »