A robbery in the Ballito CBD early this morning resulted in the death of one security guard and has left another in a critical condition.
A second shooting incident followed at Tongaat toll when the perpetrators where fleeing the area.
“Reports from the Ballito scene indicate that a shooting took place between security guards and alleged armed robbers,” said Netcare 911’s Chris Botha.
“Paramedics found a security guard still seated in his vehicle, after they examined the man it was found that he died before our arrival.
“Another security was wounded, and was transported privately to a nearby hospital for treatment.”
The public are requested to avoid these areas until police have completed their work and the crime scene’s have been cleared.
Our journalist is at the scene and will update you with the full story shortly.
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