A SUSPECT is in hospital under police supervision after he was shot during a robbery at a Pinetown taxi rank. The Pinetown police reported that they were alerted by a member of the community about a robbery in progress while they were doing their routine duties in the Pinetown CBD. Three suspects allegedly robbed a 27-year-old victim of their cellphone and cash.

“Upon arrival, they saw three men who were armed with firearms. Two suspects fled the scene on foot, and one fired a shot in the direction of the police. Police retaliated, and the suspect sustained a gunshot to his right foot. A 9mm pistol and 13 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the suspect,” said Pinetown SAPS communications officer Bongumusa Manqele. 

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Manqele reported that, in the end, two suspects were apprehended. 

“The serial number was filed off the pistol, and the suspect was placed under arrest. Police continued with their investigation, and the second suspect was apprehended with the help of the members of the community. 

 “The injured suspect is in hospital under police guard and will also be charged with attempted murder and possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition,” he said. 

The third suspect is still at large while the other two suspects are expected to appear at the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court on Monday, February 20. 

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