Five suspects killed in police shootout in Gqeberha
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on SABC News
Five suspects described as involved in cash-in-transit robberies were killed in a shootout with police in Gqeberha, in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province. Authorities say the group targeted a security vehicle and other suspects fled with an undisclosed amount of money, reports SABC News.
Five people suspected of taking part in robberies of cash-in-transit vehicles were killed in a shootout with police in Gqeberha, in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province. The Hawks, the South African police’s criminal investigation unit, say the suspects allegedly targeted an IziCash Solutions security vehicle near Nates Scrap Metal, according to SABC News.
Police later spotted vehicles believed to be linked to the robbery, triggering a chase during which the suspects allegedly opened fire on officers. Other suspects managed to flee with an undisclosed amount of money, while two firearms belonging to security guards were stolen, according to police quoted by SABC News. No police officers or security guards were injured.
