Three robbery suspects have been shot and killed by police under the M13 bridge in Westville

Three robbery suspects have been shot and killed by police under the M13 bridge in Westville. 

Durban: 2 June 2023 – Three suspected armed robbers were fatally wounded few moments after they committed an armed robbery at a shopping complex in Westville on Friday morning.

Reports indicate that the victim has just withdrawn an undisclosed amount of money from a bank when he was accosted by armed suspects who robbed him of the money and fled the scene in two getaway vehicles.

Police responded swiftly and one the suspects’ vehicle was spotted along Dudley Road and a high speed chase ensued. Realising that they were cornered, suspects started shooting at the police and a shootout ensued.

Three suspects were fatally wounded during the shootout and no police officer was injured.

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) have been summoned for further investigations.