Five suspects fatally shot following shootout with the police

Five suspects have been fatally wounded following a shoot-out with the police at Crown Mines on 24 July 2025.

It reported that the police operationalised intelligence information on suspects planning to commit a cash in transit in Johannesburg. Their vehicle was spotted on the M1/M2 highway split and they sped off when they noticed the police. As a chase ensued, the suspects started shooting at the police who retaliated. The suspects’ vehicle crashed into a palisade fence. All five occupants were fatally shot. Preliminary investigation reveals that the same vehicle was involved in a murder and cash in transit robbery that occurred on 14 July 2025 at Kingsley in KwaZulu-Natal. An AK-47, a pistol and explosives were found inside the vehicle.

The Provincial Commissioner of Gauteng, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni has praised the team comprising of National Counter Intelligence, Gauteng and KZN Tactical Response Team, Gauteng and KZN DPCI, Gauteng Traffic and private security companies for a swift reaction. "This collaborative efforts are yielding success and should send a strong message to criminals that police will not repose and will continue to deal decisively with criminal issues", said Lt Gen Mthombeni.

The public is urged to work together with the police to fight crime by reporting any criminal activities the Crime Stop Hotline at 08600 10111 or anonymously give tip-offs on the MySAPS App.

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