Dramatic shootout occurs after Ekurhuleni incident
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Two police officers on their lunch break, at a street vendors tent were held at gunpoint by four men, disarmed and locked inside their vehicle. The incident took place in Rabie Ridge, Ekurhuleni. The suspects were joined by three others, and attempted to flee after hijacking a vehicle. Passers nearby helped free the trapped police officers. Backup was called for and police gave chase, resulting in a shootout, after the suspects lost control of their vehicle. Three men were arrested, and police are still searching for the other suspects.