Two suspects have been shot and killed in a shootout with police in Melmoth in northern KwaZulu-Natal.
The suspects were wanted for multiple murders at a homestead in Dumaneni, Ulundi, earlier this week. It is alleged that three gunmen entered the house and opened fire. Four people died at the scene. A fifth person died on the way to hospital.
Police spokesperson, Nqobile Gwala.
“As police officers approached the homestead, two armed men emerged from a rondavel and opened fire at the police officers. The two suspects died at the scene following a shootout with the police officers. The deceased are believed to be in their thirties. Police recovered a revolver and a rifle, plus 24 rounds of ammunition, from the deceased suspects. Further investigation and a search conducted at the crime scene resulted in police recovering a shotgun, a homemade firearm, a pistol, and parts of a revolver.”
