Police are searching for two armed men, Nchabeleng Mahlatse and Lucky Segopo, after they shot two people at the Pretoria Magistrates Court on Tuesday morning.
The suspects were expected to appear for a case of house robbery before they fired shots at a police officer and a court orderly. The officer, who was meant to testify, sustained critical injuries while the court orderly was slightly injured. Both were transported to a local hospital for further medical care.
“The suspects escaped and hijacked a Ford Icon which was outside the court. They abandoned the vehicle in Atteridgeville and hijacked a red Polo. The suspects are still at large,” said police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Khensani Magoai.
Magoai appeals to the community to assist in finding the armed men. “Anyone with information about these suspects can report to Crime Stop line on 08600 10111 or Constable Tshegani 083 766 9342,” she said.
A case of attempted murder, possession of unlicensed firearm and hijacking is being investigated.
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