Police in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province have launched a manhunt for suspects believed to have been involved in the killing of a police station commander following a confrontation that occurred on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

The incident took place in the Greytown area after suspected robbers attacked a shop, injuring its owner and assaulting some of the employees.

Police had begun pursuing the suspects who had fled the scene, but when officers caught up with them, a confrontation broke out, resulting in the death of the police station commander.

Another police officer holding the rank of Sergeant sustained an injury to his arm and was taken to hospital for medical treatment.

Information released by police authorities indicates that two people suspected of involvement in the incident also died, while another suspect was injured and arrested. Other suspects believed to have participated in the incident are still being pursued.

The acting provincial police commissioner in KwaZulu-Natal, Major General Phumelele Makoba, said that the police would use all available resources to ensure that those suspected of involvement in the incident are found and brought to justice.

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