A suspected criminal was killed in a shooting incident on Lillian Ngoyi Road (Windermere Road) on Wednesday morning.
According to Ensure Security, they responded at around 9 am.
"On arrival on scene a male aged in his thirties was found to have sustained fatal gunshot wounds and was declared dead on arrival of ALS Paramedics," said spokesperson Kyle van Reenen.
He said reports from the scene are that a suspect attempted to shoot a police officer, who fired shots in defense, killing the man.
According to ALS Paramedics, the police officer also sustained injuries and the road way has been closed.
The crime scene is still active and SAPS have been approached for further comment.
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