• Police kill three hijackers during high-speed chase that turned into shootout near Klaarwater hostel in Mariannhill
• The suspects hijacked a loaded Hyundai H-1 delivery van a day earlier and transferred the goods to another vehicle
• Many in the local online community applauded the effort amid the police’s tough approach to crime-fighting

DURBAN – Three attackers were shot and killed in the latest exchange of fire with KwaZulu-Natal Mariannhill Police.

Police were looking for information on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, about a Hyundai H-1 delivery van hijacked a day earlier.

Suspected hijackers killed in shootout

Crime intelligence officers tracked him to the Klaarwater hostel where the suspects transferred the items to a bakkie.

They drove off and once law enforcement ordered them to stop, a high-speed chase ensued along Intake Road.

“The driver ignored instructions, sped off and the police gave chase. The suspects fired at the (pursuing) police cars, leading to a shootout,” the KZN spokesperson said. Colonel Richard Netshiunda.

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The suspects’ vehicle stopped at the intersection of Henry Pennington Road and Ndwandwe Street.

“The one the suspects suffered fatal injuries during the shift while the team recovered two firearms with filed serial numbers.

“In addition, there were several rounds of ammunition and a police car was damaged. However, no officers were injured,” Netshiunda said.

Online locals receptive to the result

The online community was generally excited about the outcome of the latest shootout between criminals and police in the province.

News in brief looks at the reactions.

@MissLadyreee wrote:

“By now all criminals in KZN should have given up kodwa ke amadelakufa (but apparently I’m tough).”

@Bhelekazi_13 said:

“Kanti, how stupid are these thugs? By now, they should know ukuthi (that) KZN SAPS are not playing but they are still committing crimes there”.

@Shokwakhe16 praised:

– Neat job. Well done, Mkhwanazi.

@Mreiks16 chimed in:

“Where do we donate so the KZN police can get pay rises? It is a shame that the Gauteng police are corrupt and unhinged”.

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@swissmiss_15 added:

“Well done @SAPoliceService; keep up the great work, (Lt)-Gen Mkhwanazi and team. We appreciate the efforts and hard work to get rid of the rot of society.”

Alexandra man shoots police station

In related news, News in brief reported that the police shot and killed a man after grabbing an officer’s gun and firing several shots inside the Alexandra Police Station.

The civilian’s actions after entering the prosecutor’s office on Thursday morning, November 14, left two officers injured.

Source: News in brief