It is said that the suspects were attempting to flee from private security after an attempted truck jacking on the N12 Road, off-ramp in Etwatwa near Sundra, yesterday, 28 June.
According to the report, two Pakistani Nationals were traveling on the N12 Road, direction to Witbank after purchasing some goods from Springs when they were pulled over by a silver Toyota Corolla with four suspects who attempted to hijack them.
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Fortunately, private security guards in the close vicinity noticed the incident that was unfolding and attended to the scene. On arrival, a shootout ensued between the security and the suspects whereby two suspects were reportedly shot and killed.
Two unlicensed firearms were recovered. Their two accomplices are said to have then fled the scene with the said vehicle chased by the security heading towards Katboschfontein Road in Sundra.
It is further said that the suspects hit a cyclist near Sundra as they were fleeing to evade the arrest. Unfortunately, the cyclist succumbed to his injuries. After crashing, they (suspects) then abandoned the vehicle and ran on foot where they disappeared in the nearby bushes.
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A case of culpable homicide is being investigated by the Sundra Police. Preliminary investigation has so far revealed that the said Corolla was reported stolen in February 2022 in Kempton Park (Gauteng Province) and it was fitted with false number plates. The deceased has not yet been identified.