The incident happened during a business robbery at a pharmacy on Eislen Street, at about 6.30pm.
“It is alleged that four robbers came to the pharmacy,” said the police’s Lieut-Col Mack Mngomezulu.
“Two of them drew firearms and ordered the customers to lie down.
“Two more suspects came in and started to search customers.”
Mngomezulu said a person in the pharmacy was hit over the head with the butt of a firearm.
When police responded to the robbery, a shoot-out ensued.
Mngomezulu said two suspects and a bystander were injured in the shooting.
One of the suspects was found in possession of a stolen wallet, cellphone and a bag containing cash.
A firearm was recovered inside the pharmacy.
Police are still searching for the other assailants.
Cases of business robbery and attempted murder have been opened.
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