Port Elizabeth flying squad members have shot dead a man in NU11 Motherwell believed to have been involved in a farm attack at Alexandria in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
He is one of three armed suspects who broke into the women's home between 2.30 and 4.30 am.
Spokesperson Captain Andre Beetge says the men gained entry into the house by breaking a window, before tying up the two ladies, aged 72 and 76.
He says they stole a .38 revolver and some household items, before fleeing in the victims' white Isuzu bakkie.
Members of the Port Elizabeth flying squad, spotted the vehicle shortly before 6 am driving on the R335 close to Motherwell.
Police gave chase whereafter the suspects nearly drove into the wall of a house in Siqwane Street.
Beetge says there was a confrontation with police which led to a shooting incident when the driver of the bakkie jumped out of the vehicle.
The driver was shot dead in the process and his two accomplices were arrested.
They will appear in the Alexandria Magistrates court on Thursday on charges of house robbery and possession of a stolen vehicle and goods.
Additional charges may still be added as the investigation continues.
