While on the scene of a shooting on Rabbit Road – Waterloo in KZN earlier this evening (Sunday), Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received information from the South African Police Services (SAPS) that a shot suspect had escaped during a robbery attempt.
Further information revealed that four (4) armed suspects had attempted to gain entry into the home of an Off-Duty Security Officer on Thistle Road. The Officer, who was in imminent danger, opened fire, killing two (2) suspects and injuring a third who fled towards Rabbit Road. Two (2) firearms were recovered. A fourth suspect fled the scene. The injured man who had suffered a gunshot wound to his abdominal area had earlier informed Reaction Officers (picture 3) that he was a victim of an armed robbery. He was immediately placed under arrest.
The suspects are believed to be a gang responsible for terrorizing residents of Waterloo – KZN.