FOUR suspects have been shot dead in a shoot-out with police in Woodlands on Standbridge Crescent today (January 16).

Police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda said three more suspects were arrested.

Although the motive for the shoot-out between the police and the suspects has not been established, Netshiunda said the police are  searching for the other suspects.

Spokesperson for ALS Paramedics, Garrith Jamieson, said paramedics are at the scene.

“Initial reports indicate that multiple alleged suspects have been shot and injured. And multiple fatalities have been reported,” said Jamieson.

This is a developing story, and further details will be provided as new information becomes available.

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