In a dramatic turn of events, two suspects linked to the devastating KZN family massacre were taken down in a fierce gun battle with police on St Faiths Main Road in Highflats, KwaZulu-Natal, yesterday. The suspects had been on the run since allegedly storming a house in the Hlokozi area on September 11, brutally killing seven family members, including three innocent children.
A crucial breakthrough came when police spotted a suspicious car matching one of the suspects’ descriptions. Following up on the intel, officers tracked down the vehicle, only to be met with resistance when they attempted to pull it over. Colonel Richard Netshiunda, KZN police spokesperson, revealed that the three male occupants refused to comply, sparking a deadly shootout.
Two perpetrators wanted for allegedly gunning down seven family members were killed in a shootout with KZN police The suspects allegedly stormed a house in the Hlokozi area outside Highflats on 11 September and fired on the occupants
“The suspects fired shots at our officers, leaving them no choice but to return fire,” Netshiunda explained. The intense exchange resulted in the deaths of the two suspects and an unknown woman who was with them in the car. Police recovered a rifle and a police-issued pistol from the scene.
The operation is far from over, as authorities continue to hunt for a suspect who managed to escape on foot. This latest development brings some solace to the grieving community, but the search for justice will persist until all those responsible are brought to account.
