# Three suspected kidnappers have been shot and killed during a confrontation with Gauteng police in Parktown in Johannesburg. Police say the men were linked to the June 2025 kidnapping of a Chinese national and had recently attempted to abduct another businessman. Authorities intercepted their vehicle as they were reportedly en route to commit a robbery, sparking a deadly shootout. Police have launched further investigations into the kidnapping syndicate believed to be operating in the province.
Three suspected kidnappers killed in Parktown shootout