DURBAN - KwaZulu-Natal police have launched a manhunt after a station commander was shot and killed in a shootout with suspected robbers.
The commander and her officers were responding to a business robbery when they caught up with at least 10 suspects on the R33 towards Msinga.
A gun battle ensued, leaving the commander dead and a sergeant wounded. Two suspects were also shot dead; one was arrested, while several others managed to escape.
Three firearms were recovered at the scene.
Police have vowed to track down all the suspects involved.