Media Alert: Two armed suspects fatally wounded and others injured during a shootout with police in Lenasia
Date Published
2025/03/13
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Media Statement
South African Police Service

 

LENASIA - Two armed suspects were fatally wounded and others sustained injuries during the shoot out with the police in Lenasia.

This follows a Crime Intelligence led operation, together with other multi disciplinary forces. The alleged suspects were wanted for several ATM bombings and other serious crimes in Gauteng and other neighbouring provinces.

The Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection, Lt General Shadrack Sibiya and other senior officers from the SAPS are currently at the scene and will be addressing the media on any developments on the incident.

The Crime Scene is still active.

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