At approximately 14h00 this afternoon, Marshall Security’s Special Operations Team, working together with SAPS District Trio Tracing, Metro Trio and Homeland Security, acted on information received regarding suspects believed to be preparing to commit a business robbery.
During the coordinated operation, the suspects were spotted after committing a business robbery that had occured on Brickfield Road in the Overport area.
A high-speed pursuit ensued, during which shots were fired at responding members and vehicles.
The pursuit continued into the Manor Gardens area, where the suspects’ vehicle eventually came to a stop on Mary Thipe Street.
Three suspects were declared deceased on scene, while a fourth suspect survived the incident.
Multiple firearms have also been recovered from the scene.
Marshall Security, SAPS District Trio Tracing, Provincial CI( MDOC), Metro Trio and Homeland Security remain on scene as investigations continue.
As this remains an active crime scene and investigation, no further operational details can be released at this stage.
Further information will follow as soon as it is operationally appropriate to do so.
