Zuko Komisa
- A prisoner was shot dead after overpowering a police officer and seizing a firearm at Ntuzuma Police Station in Durban.
- The suspect held several officers hostage during a tense hour-long standoff and exchange of gunfire within the holding cells.
- Specialist units and aerial support were deployed to the scene, where the gunman was eventually neutralised and the trapped officers freed.
A prisoner was shot and killed on Monday morning after a violent confrontation at the Ntuzuma Police Station in Durban.
The incident began at approximately 08:34 when the suspect allegedly overpowered a police officer and snatched their service weapon. This triggered a frantic call for urgent medical and tactical support from officials on-site.
The situation rapidly escalated into a hostage scenario, with several police officers trapped inside the building housing the holding cells.
For nearly an hour, a heavy exchange of gunfire ensued as the suspect held his ground.
In response, Reaction Unit South Africa and emergency services mobilised significant resources, including a Robinson R44 helicopter to provide aerial surveillance.
Upon the arrival of backup teams, it was established that the suspect had been neutralised during a shootout with the police.
While the gunman was pronounced dead at the scene, the trapped officers were successfully rescued. Although shaken, the officers sustained only minor injuries during the ordeal.
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