A security guard was allegedly shot and killed while trying to fight off armed robbers in the Coronation informal settlement near Emalahleni in Mpumalanga.
The security guard and his colleague were attacked by three men on Saturday morning.
“A 57-year-old guard and his colleague were on their way to work when they were attacked by three armed suspects at about 5.30am. It is alleged that one suspect was carrying a firearm and the second was carrying a knife, while the third suspect started searching the victims and took their cellphones as well as cash of R500,” said Brigadier Selvy Mohlala, the Mpumalanga police spokesperson.
“One of the guards tried to fight back but was unfortunately shot and stabbed multiple times with a knife. Emergency services were summoned but the victim was certified dead by the paramedics at the scene. Meanwhile, the police opened a case of robbery with an additional charge of murder.”
No arrests have been made yet and investigations are underway. The police have asked anyone with information that could help lead to the arrest of the suspects to contact Detective Lieutenant Colonel Chris Ngwenya at 071 352 7585 or call the Crime Stop number 08600 10111.
Alternatively, members of the public can send information via MYSAPS App. All received information be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.
Source: News24, IOL, image from IOL: Gert Altman/Pixabay