The men arrested in the Richards Bay shoot-out have been named.
Bongumusa Khumalo, who was shot when police attempted to apprehend the gang, is in a critical condition and has been flown to Durban for further treatment.
The other suspects, who were arrested on scene before being taken to the police station, are: Xulani Mkhize, Mandla Mkwanyana and Nkosiphule Mkhize.
All for aged aged between 18 and 38
28 NOVEMBER 2013
Cops win battle of bullets
POLICE hit back hard when they came under fire during a car chase in Richards Bay this afternoon
Acting on information that four armed male suspects in a white Golf were heading for the CBD, members of the Crime Intelligence and Flying Squad units manned intersections between Meerensee and town.
The suspects turned off the John Ross Parkway at the Arboretum robots and when intercepted on North Central Arterial close to Via Cassiandra, the shootout ensued.
One suspect was badly wounded and was treated on scene by Extreme Medics paramedics.
The other three were apprehended and handcuffed before being taken to the police station.
No police suffered gunshot wounds.
Great work Saps get those crimnals,it shows our tax money is being used properly in richards bay Saps
Great Work. I am sure these are the same men and vehicle involved in a number of crimes.
Is the white guy on stretcher treated?!
Well done !
Shoot and then use tax money to try and save the life the criminal??? The report should read “4 criminal shot dead by police”
Well done to FSU ,CI & SAPS member involved!You put your lives on the line,but most likely saved innocent people!!I’m so glad that they were all apprehended!! Only they REALLY know what they wanted to do with those guns!! Hope they ALL get HARSH sentences!!
keep up the good work richardsbay saps
WELL DONE SAP and all involved !! Just possibly someones life was saved by this speedy intercession !!Now that is something to be PROUD Off !!Thank you !!
Well done SAPS. Lets hope the Justice system does just as well!!
AMEN!!!
Great work SAP!!Well Done!Let’s hope the justice system does not fail you and lock them away for long!