Two suspects fatally shot in Kempton Park courier robbery attempt

Two suspected robbers were killed in a shootout with police in Kempton Park, east of Johannesburg, on Wednesday.

According to SAPS, the suspects were part of a group allegedly attempting to rob a courier delivery vehicle. Law enforcement officers, working in coordination with private security teams, moved in to intercept the gang, leading to an exchange of gunfire.

In addition to the two fatalities, a third suspect was wounded during the shootout. He has been transported to a nearby hospital, where he remains under heavy police guard.

The scene remains active, and police say more details are expected later this afternoon.