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- A murder suspect linked to a mass shooting in Atteridgeville was fatally shot during a shootout with police in Laudium, Pretoria.
- The Hawks had been acting on information that the suspect was armed with illegal firearms.
- A 9mm firearm was seized, and investigations are ongoing.
A murder suspect was fatally shot during a shootout with members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) on Thursday.
The fatal shooting comes after members of the Hawks received information about a wanted suspect who was reportedly in possession of illegal firearms.
The suspect is believed to be behind the mass shooting of five people in Atteridgeville earlier this week.
Police spokesperson Christopher Singo said the suspect was traced to an area in Laudium, Pretoria.
“Upon arrival at the identified premises, the suspect allegedly discharged a firearm and fired shots at the police. Police responded, and during the ensuing shootout, the suspect was fatally wounded. He was declared dead at the scene,” said Singo.
A 9mm firearm found in the possession of the deceased was seized. Further investigations are continuing.
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