Three suspected cash-in-transit robbers have been shot dead by police in Pretoria following an exchange of gunfire, Gauteng police have confirmed.
The incident resulted in three suspects being killed, while another suspect was arrested.
Police exchange fire with suspects
According to Gauteng police spokesperson Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi, officers exchanged gunfire with the suspected robbers during the incident.
Three suspects were fatally wounded in the shootout.
Police also arrested a fourth suspect and recovered firearms at the scene.
Authorities have not yet released further details about the circumstances leading up to the confrontation or whether any police officers were injured.
Investigation underway
The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.
Police are expected to provide further information as investigators establish the identities of the suspects and determine exactly what led to the exchange of gunfire.
The recovered firearms are expected to form part of the ongoing investigation.
The case remains a developing story, with further details expected from Gauteng police as the investigation progresses.
