Mongezi Koko20 August 2025 | 5:25
3 suspects killed in shootout with Hawks officers in Pretoria
Law enforcement agencies approached a house in Mamelodi East on Tuesday night after receiving information that a group of people were in possession of illegal firearms.
A Hawks vehicle. Picture: @SAPoliceService/X
JOHANNESBURG - Three suspects have been killed in a shootout with Hawks officers in Pretoria.
Law enforcement agencies approached a house in Mamelodi East on Tuesday night after receiving information that a group of people were in possession of illegal firearms.
Hawks spokesperson Christopher Singo said four suspects opened fire at the officers, sparking a shootout.
"One suspect fled the scene. The police recovered one AR rifle and two pistols."