Four men have been shot dead in a confrontation with police in Kwadwesi after officers allegedly came under fire while investigating a suspicious vehicle.
The incident happened at about 8pm on Tuesday, 6 October 2026, when members of the SAPS Motherwell Tactical Response Team (TRT) were patrolling Mtshekisani Street.
Police said the officers spotted a suspicious vehicle and approached it. The occupants allegedly opened fire, resulting in a shootout between the suspects and police.
Four men sustained fatal gunshot wounds and were declared dead at the scene. No police officers were injured.
Two unlicensed 9mm Norinco firearms were recovered during the investigation. Police said both firearms had their serial numbers filed off. A toy gun was also found.
The vehicle involved in the incident was seized for further investigation.
Kwadwesi SAPS is investigating cases of inquest, attempted murder and attacking police officers.
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