Four people were shot dead in a shoot-out with police in Harding, KZN, early this morning.

A team comprising officers from the Hawks and K9 and other SAPS units received information about a robbery at a mall in Harding.

Police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda says a businessman went into a bank inside the mall and withdrew an undisclosed amount of money. As he made his way out, he was accosted by the suspects who robbed him of the cash.

“Police approached the suspects and they allegedly defied police orders and opened fire. Police returned fire and they were fatally wounded. Police are still searching for more suspects who fled the scene,” says Netshiunda.

A firearm and the stolen money were found in the suspects’ possession.

Anyone with information about the incident or the whereabouts of the other suspects is urged to call Crime Stop on 08600 10111.