Gunman killed in shootout with police in Mdantsane

An unknown gunman was shot and killed by Mdantsane police during a heavy exchange of gunfire late yesterday afternoon.

When the Dispatch arrived at scene, the body of the man was still in the back of a forensic van.

The incident took place just after 4pm in NU1, barely 800m from the police station. Residents were still looking shocked.

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