Police gun down 3 suspected gang members in KZN

DURBAN - At least three suspected gang members have been killed in a police shootout North of Durban.

In the early hours Wednesday morning suspects were cornered by the HAWKS tracking and anti-gang unit in La Mercy where the shootout ensued.

Police say their investigation led them into La Mercy.

KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Jay Naicker says the group is linked to a number of crimes in the area.

Senior Reporter Dasen Thatthiah is tracking developments in the video above.

BREAKING NEWS | 3 suspects from the West Gang have been killed in a shootout with KZN police.

Members from the Hawks tracking and anti-gang units, as well as SAPS PMB K9 and eThekwini crime intelligence, cornered the group in La Mercy, Durban, early this morning.

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