An attempted armed robbery occurred at East Rand Mall around 12.30pm this afternoon.
The mall is still an active crime scene and residents are urged to avoid the area. According to initial reports the robbery occurred at Entrance 1.
Reports also indicate that a security guard had been killed while a female shopper was critically injured in the crossfire. She was airlifted from the scene.
One suspect was wounded while four were arrested. It is believed two other suspects were hiding in the mall.
This is a developing story and updates will follow.
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