Wanted suspect fatally shot in Laudium shoot-out with police
A wanted suspect was fatally shot in a Laudium shoot-out after firing at Hawks officers who had tracked him to a premises.
During a shoot-out with police in Laudium yesterday, a man was fatally shot after officers attempted to arrest him.
Pretoria Rekord reports that Hawks spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Singo said members of the Hawks’ Tactical Operations Management Section (Toms) received information earlier that day regarding a wanted suspect who was allegedly in possession of illegal firearms.
Singo stated that Toms members worked with Pretoria Public Order Policing after receiving the tip-off.
Suspect traced to Laudium premises
Acting on the information, the tactical team traced the suspect to premises in the Laudium area.
“Upon arrival at the identified premises, the suspect allegedly fired shots at the police,” he said.
Police returned fire and a shoot-out ensued.
Suspect declared dead at scene
“Police responded, and during the ensuing shoot-out, the suspect was fatally wounded. He was declared dead at the scene. Officers also recovered a 9mm firearm that was found in possession of the deceased.”
Singo added that further investigations into the shooting are continuing.
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