Cash-in-transit robbers are trapped inside Bedford Centre in Bedfordview.
The SAPS and Metro Police have, for now, placed the area in lock-down.
The Bedfordview journalist, Duenna Mambana, is on the scene and reported that several shots were fired.
Two women were injured in the gunfire. Reports indicate both women are still inside the centre.
“It appears more people may have been injured. The area is in lock-down. There are still robbers inside. I can also see people trying to get out of the centre,” said Duenna.
“As far as we know, guards from SBV were coming down the escalator when the robbers attacked. Witnesses reported hearing automatic gunfire. One suspect has been arrested. The others are still inside,” said Duenna.
“It seems it could have been a well-organised attack,” said Duenna.
Follow Duenna on @Duenna_M
Update Bedfordview robbery, one suspect caught and X1 AK recovered so far looks like 5 ppl injured waiting to confirm numbers
— OneTouchAntiHijackin (@One_TouchSA) January 29, 2015
#ATT #AVOID #UPDATE #BedfordCentreShooting EMS services outside the scene. Avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/Yujnn6j04G
— PigSpotter Cliff (@PigSpotter) January 29, 2015
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#ATT #AVOID #UPDATE #BedfordCentreShooting Photo of the apprehended criminal. #TakeOutTheTrash pic.twitter.com/sqQ0Gl82NG
— PigSpotter Cliff (@PigSpotter) January 29, 2015
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Staan op grusame skiettoneel in #Bedfordcentre in Bedfordview @Netwerk24 pic.twitter.com/zTQu8UFAWB
— Pauli Van Wyk (@PaulivW) January 29, 2015
The shooting scene inside Bedford Centre. Multiple people shot @ewnreporter pic.twitter.com/S3uTjdw5HA
— The Legend (@MedixGauteng) January 29, 2015
