One person shot and killed during Ermelo business robbery
Details surrounding the incident are vague at this stage, as Acsu and the Ermelo SAPS are currently on the scene.
Four men reportedly robbed HDS Cut & Edge Ermelo moments ago (November 20), and shot and killed one person during the robbery.
A paramedic of ER24 certified the victim dead at the scene.
Details surrounding the incident are vague at this stage, as Acsu and the Ermelo SAPS are currently on the scene.
HDS Cut & Edge specialises in a variety of household products, including melamine boards, gloss boards, countertops, etc.
It is not clear what was stolen as yet.
Highvelder has been made aware of the victim’s identity, but out of respect for the family, cannot disclose it at this time, as it is likely that next of kin have not yet been informed.
Information regarding the victim’s identity has already been circulated on various social media platforms.
Residents are urged to refrain from sharing or speculating about the person’s identity online until official notifications have been made to the family.
This is a developing story and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
