The South African Police Service (SAPS) members have managed to arrest 1 suspect, the second suspect was shot and killed, the third suspect was rushed to the hospital to receive medical treatment.
According to the Crime air network news report, this afternoon, Saturday, 6 May 2023 Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) officers received information about an armed robbery at Kempton Park CBD, officers followed up on this information and quickly rushed to the scene.
On arrival, the suspects pointed their firearms at officers as they were about to flee the scene and this resulted in an intense shootout, 1 suspect was fatally wounded and the other suspect was rushed to the hospital to receive medical treatment for his gunshot wounds.
Police have managed to arrest one suspect and he is currently detained in jail on charges for armed robbery, possession of unlicensed firearm and resisting arrest.