Man allegedly kills himself after failed cash-in-transit heist
MIDRAND – Man allegedly shoots himself dead after an attempted robbery.
A man allegedly shot and killed himself after an attempted cash-in-transit robbery at Boulders Shopping Centre on 18 February.
According to Gauteng Provincial police office, a G4S security guard, who had just collected money from KFC, was allegedly approached by the suspect in the shopping centre.
The suspect lies on the ground after allegedly shooting himself.
After a tussle ensued, the guard was allegedly disarmed by the suspect.
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“The suspect [allegedly] grabbed the money box and took off. The second security guard that was waiting in the vehicle noticed the incident. He drove and [allegedly] knocked the suspect with the vehicle in an attempt to apprehend him,” said Gauteng provincial police’s head of corporate communications, Brigadier Mathapelo Peters.
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It is said the suspect was knocked over and allegedly used the firearm he had taken from the security to shoot himself. He was declared dead at the scene.
Marketing manager for Boulders Shopping Centre, Caley May said they are working with the police. “Boulders Shopping Centre confirmed a shooting at the mall on 18 February. Investigations are ongoing and we are cooperating with the authorities,” said May.
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