Wild West shoot-out in Empangeni CBD
Police frisk the three suspects
The suspects’ vehicle with a shot out back window following the gunfight
A SHOOT-OUT in the Empangeni CBD had people running for cover on Thursday morning.
According to SAPS spokesperson, Capt Debbie Ferreira, police officers approached a vehicle parked outside a bank on Maxwell Street.
‘It was a normal stop and search operation.
‘Police identified themselves and told the three occupants they wished to search the vehicle,’ said Ferreira.
At that point a shot was fired at the police, who returned fire. One of the suspects and a policeman were injured in the ensuing gunfight.
Three suspects were arrested at the scene.
Meanwhile, unconfirmed reports have suggested the suspects were security personnel employed by the taxi industry and were in town to bank takings.