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A REPORTED pursuit ended in a fatal shooting at a petrol station on Spine Road in Westville this morning (Thursday, March 12).

Garrith Jamieson from ALS Paramedics said the incident was reported at around 06:30.

“Paramedics arrived on the scene to find EMRS, SAPS and security officials in attendance. Paramedics were shown to a vehicle which was allegedly being chased by law enforcement when a shootout occurred. Paramedics found one male inside the vehicle who had sustained fatal gunshot wounds and was declared deceased on the scene. A second male allegedly tried to flee and jumped over the wall and fell to the ground, sustaining fatal injuries and was also declared deceased. The third occupant was arrested by SAPS.

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“The area was cordoned off to allow investigations. At this stage the exact events leading up to this incident are unknown, however SAPS were in attendance and will be investigating further,” said Jamieson.

KZN SAPS spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda said the police are investigating a case of murder and attempted murder following the incident at a fuel station near a mall in Westville where one person was found dead inside a vehicle with gunshot wounds and another was found dead after he reportedly got out of the vehicle and fell to his death as he allegedly attempted to jump over a wall.

“Reports indicate that a white BMW vehicle with three occupants drove past private security officers who were patrolling the M19 road on Thursday morning. The security guards reportedly followed the vehicle and the occupants of the BMW vehicle opened fire towards the security guards and a high speed shoot-out between the occupants of the BMW and security guards ended at the fuel station.

“Police’s preliminary investigations revealed that the BMW vehicle was fitted with cloned number plates. The driver of the BMW vehicle surrendered and was arrested. Two firearms were found inside the BMW vehicle,” said Netshiunda.

@caxtonlocalmedia An alleged police chase ended in a shootout at a petrol station on Spine Road early this morning, leaving two men dead. One suspect was arrested at the scene after the vehicle they were travelling in was stopped by law enforcement. Authorities have cordoned off the area as investigations continue into what led up to the incident. #HighwayMail #shootout #Westville ♬ original sound – caxtonlocalmedia

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