| Western Cape police Task Team in shootout with suspects leading to four killed and four injured in Milnerton | |
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| Date Published | |
| 2024/08/30 | |
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Media Statement
WESTERN CAPE - An operation by a Western Cape task team following intelligence about wanted alleged extortionists led to a shootout between the police and the suspects who were driving in a minibus on Thursday evening in Milnerton. As a result, four suspects were shot dead and four others seriously wounded. The wounded suspects all from Cape Town aged 23, 30, 34 and 38 are under police guard in a medical facility. Four firearms and rounds of ammunition were seized from the vehicle the suspects were travelling in. Police reports indicate as police followed the vehicle with suspects they came under fire from the occupants of the vehicle which led to police shooting back. As police comb the scene and investigations continue further details are expected to emerge. Ends
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