A HOUSE ROBBERY AND BUSINESS BURGLARY MALE SUSPECT FATALLY WOUNDED DURING A SHOOT-OUT WITH THE POLICE
POLOKWANE: The police in Botlokwa have opened a case of attempted murder and pointing of firearm in connection with the fatal shooting of a house robbery and business burglary male suspect on Tuesday 10 June 2025 at Sekakene village at about 20:30.
Police received information about male suspects who were driving a white Mazda motor vehicle .The suspected were also believed to be in possession of stolen properties that were intended to be sold in the area.
Police operationalised on the information about the location of the suspects who were positively spotted in the area seated inside a white Mazda motor vehicle. Police approached the motor vehicle and one male suspect suddenly came out and started to run away while firing shots at the police.
Police retaliated and the suspect sustained injuries on the upper body and members of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were summoned for medical assistance but the suspect was certified dead upon thier arrival at the scene.
Following the incident, a 36 years old male accomplice who was the driver was apprehended for possession of suspected stolen property to the value of R23000.00 , comprising Plasma Television (TV), a firearm and chain saw.
In addition, a white Mazda motor vehicle used during the commission of the crime was also seized by the police during the arrest.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects committed a house robbery and burglary residence cases during the month of April 2025 and were allegedly terrorising the community of Botlokwa policing area.
The deceased is estimated to be aged between 37 and 40 is a resident at Botlokwa, Dipateng village and his identity is withheld pending further investigations.
A 36 year-old male suspect is expected to appear before the Morebeng Magistrate court soon facing a charge of possession of suspected stolen property.
Police investigations are continuing.
