Three suspects were shot dead and three others arrested after a shootout with a law enforcement team led by the Hawks in Booysens, Johannesburg, on Tuesday.
They had allegedly been terrorising the suburbs of Johannesburg committing violent crimes, including more than 30 murders, Hawks spokesperson Col Katlego Mogale said.
After receiving information, the team arrived at the identified premises and, was met with gunfire.
“The team returned fire and, in the ensuing shootout, three of the suspects were fatally wounded, and three others were apprehended. Two unlicensed firearms were recovered from the scene.”
Mogale said the Hawks did not rule out more suspects being arrested.
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Three suspects linked to 30 murders shot dead in Booysens, Joburg
Alleged to be part of a syndicate that has been terrorising Gauteng residents
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Three suspects were shot dead and three others arrested after a shootout with a law enforcement team led by the Hawks in Booysens, Johannesburg, on Tuesday.
They had allegedly been terrorising the suburbs of Johannesburg committing violent crimes, including more than 30 murders, Hawks spokesperson Col Katlego Mogale said.
After receiving information, the team arrived at the identified premises and, was met with gunfire.
“The team returned fire and, in the ensuing shootout, three of the suspects were fatally wounded, and three others were apprehended. Two unlicensed firearms were recovered from the scene.”
Mogale said the Hawks did not rule out more suspects being arrested.
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