A 59-year-old man was killed in Riverlea, Johannesburg, after he was allegedly caught in the crossfire as police exchanged gunfire with three suspects..
Gauteng police spokesperson Lt-Col Mavela Masondo said police were conducting a routine patrol on Tuesday night when they spotted a Toyota bakkie with three occupants who looked suspicious.
They tried to stop the vehicle but the driver ignored them and sped off. A chase ensued.
“As police were searching for the suspects, they were shot at by people in an informal settlement and they returned fire,” Masondo said.
Masondo said a passerby discovered the body on Wednesday morning.
“We believe that this person was caught in the shootout but for now, investigations are underway,” he said.
A case of murder is being investigated.
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