Four suspected murderers shot and fatally wounded in a shootout with police in Inanda
Date Published:
2026/02/11
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Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner KwaZulu-Natal

 

DURBAN - Four suspects who were wanted for various cases including murder, attempted murder and robbery with a firearm were shot and fatally wounded in shootout with police at Amatikwe Area 2 in Inanda on Tuesday night, 10 February 2026.

Police reacted to intelligence about the wanted suspects who were spotted at their hide-out spot at a two-roomed shack house at Amatikwe. When police arrived at the scene, a shootout ensued between the suspects and the police which resulted in the four wanted suspects sustaining fatal gunshot wounds. Four firearms, all of which were pistols and several rounds of ammunition were found in the possession of the suspects.

No police officer was injured during the shootout. 

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