Chaos erupts at Inanda shootout scene where 5 alleged suspects were killed

Nhlanhla Mabaso

Nhlanhla Mabaso

8 January 2026 | 7:00

Relatives of some of the deceased are accusing police of foul play in the killings.

Chaos erupts at Inanda shootout scene where 5 alleged suspects were killed

Chaotic scenes have unfolded at the crime scene where five people were shot and killed in the Bester area of Inanda, north of Durban.
 
Relatives of some of the deceased are accusing police of foul play in the killings.
 
They said the shooting was uncalled for and are demanding justice.
 
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Emotions ran high when relatives of the deceased arrived.
 
Chaos broke out when they attempted to identify the bodies but were stopped, as forensic officers were still processing the scene.
 
One community member, who claims to have witnessed the officers opening fire, questioned their actions and whereabouts.
 
Meanwhile, police have maintained that the suspects were linked to attempted murder, murder and other serious crimes.

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