Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Gauteng

GAUTENG - Two suspects were fatally shot during a shootout with police on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, at around 18:10 near a business premises in Stormhill, Florida.

Members of SAPS Florida were patrolling the area when they noticed two males acting suspiciously. Police attempted to stop the suspects, but they fired a shot, prompting a shootout. Both suspects were fatally wounded and a firearm was recovered.

Preliminary investigations reveal the suspects were involved in a business robbery at a local company.

Police have opened a case of business robbery, two counts of attempted murder, and two counts of murder. An investigation is underway.
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