Hammarsdale Shoot-Out: Wanted Suspects Killed in Gun Battle with Police

Dennis TMay 12, 2025

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KZN — Hammarsdale Shoot-Out shocks many! Five men suspected of carrying out a deadly reign of terror in KwaZulu-Natal, including the brutal killings of two police officers and an elderly couple, were fatally shot during a dramatic shoot-out with police on Sunday night, 11 May.

The intense exchange of gunfire took place in Mpumalanga township, Hammarsdale, after police cornered the suspects’ vehicle on the Mophela Main Road.

Police Gun Down Armed Suspects in Hammarsdale Shoot-Out

KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda confirmed that the suspects had been on the police’s most-wanted list, linked to multiple violent crimes in the province.

“Officers acted on intelligence that the suspects were travelling along the Mophela Main Road. When officers tried to intercept them, the suspects refused to stop and instead opened fire at police members,” said Colonel Netshiunda.

“Police responded swiftly, and during the ensuing shoot-out, all five suspects were fatally wounded.”

Deadly Trail of Violence

Following the confrontation, police conducted a thorough search of the suspects’ vehicle, uncovering three unlicensed firearms believed to have been used in recent crimes.

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Colonel Netshiunda revealed that the men were specifically wanted for the murder of a 66-year-old man, who was shot and killed at his home in Ekwandeni on Saturday, 3 May.

Furthermore, police investigations linked the suspects to another violent incident where, in January 2025, an elderly man survived a hail of bullets at his home, only to lose his wife in a separate attack in February 2025.

“The same suspects are also linked to the murders of two police officers. We suspect they could be involved in additional crimes, and investigations are ongoing to confirm these connections,” said Netshiunda.

The police commissioner praised the swift action by law enforcement, emphasizing the importance of removing dangerous criminals from the streets to ensure the safety of residents. Seems the Hammarsdale Shoot-Out brought out a bit of good.