The usual peace and quiet in the small town of Weenen was shattered yesterday morning as gunshots rang out.
Just after 8am, three armed men invaded the residential premises of an elderly couple.

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“It is alleged that three armed suspects accosted the man as he entered his premises and he was assaulted in his garage by two suspects,” commented police spokesperson Captain Nqobile Gwala.

Police believe that a third man entered the home and assaulted the woman while demanding cash and a safe key.
After the robbery was reported to the Weenen police, members responded immediately.

“The suspects spotted the police and a shoot-out ensued. One suspect sustained a gunshot wound. He was disarmed and arrested. The second suspect co-operated with police and handed himself over while the third suspect was fatally wounded during the shootout,” explained Captain Nqobile.

On scene police recovered three pistols and several rounds of ammunition. Further investigations led police to a Toyota Etios, which was abandoned a short distance out of the town.

“It is alleged that three other men were waiting in the said getaway vehicle. They sped away as they heard shots being fired and in their haste crashed the vehicle,” added the captain.

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A case of robbery, attempted murder as well as possession of firearms and ammunition. The two suspects aged 34 and 49 will appear in the Weenen Magistrates Court tomorrow.

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