A police operation in Gauteng turned deadly in the early hours of Saturday after officers intercepted a vehicle allegedly linked to a cash-in-transit (CIT) robbery in the Free State.
Two suspected criminals were fatally wounded during a shoot-out with the South African Police Service (SAPS) Tactical Response Team (TRT) on Saturday, 7 November 2026.
According to police, the suspects were allegedly involved in a CIT robbery in Virginia, Free State, on Friday before officers intercepted their suspected getaway vehicle while it was travelling towards Soweto.
Police said the occupants allegedly opened fire when confronted by officers, prompting members of the TRT to return fire.
Two suspects were killed in the exchange, while two others managed to flee the scene. No police officers were injured during the incident.
Following the shoot-out, officers recovered a 9mm pistol and an AK-47 rifle, both reportedly bearing removed serial numbers.
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) attended the scene, as investigations into the circumstances surrounding the shooting continue.
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