Suspect linked to cop killing shot dead after high-speed Eastern Cape chase
A high-speed chase along the R411 towards Coffee Bay ended in a deadly shootout after a suspect allegedly pointed a firearm at police. An AK-47 with a filed-off serial number was recovered.
By Xolile MtembuSouth Africa
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A suspect linked to multiple serious cases, including the murder of a police officer at Eziko Tavern, was fatally shot during an intelligence-driven police operation in Mqanduli.
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- 27 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 19, 2026
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- Xolile Mtembu
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- IOL