House robbery suspects killed in shoot-out with police near Rivonia off-ramp on N1

The confrontation occurred on the N1 north between the Winnie Mandela Drive and Rivonia Road off-ramps.

6,853 confiscated firearms were involved in murder cases in the past five years. Stock photo.
6,853 confiscated firearms were involved in murder cases in the past five years. Stock photo. (123RF)

Three house robbery suspects were shot dead during a shoot-out with police on Thursday. 

The confrontation occurred on the N1 north between the Winnie Mandela Drive and Rivonia Road off-ramps. 

This was confirmed by Gauteng police spokesperson Lt-Col Mavela Masondo. 

A police helicopter was seen on the scene.

TimesLIVE 


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