Suspect shot and killed, two others injured in foiled CIT robbery in Centurion
The seriously injured suspect was taken to a nearby hospital under police guard.
A suspected cash-in-transit (CIT) robber was shot dead and another injured, while a security officer was wounded, in a foiled robbery in Centurion on Thursday morning.
According to Netcare 911 spokesperson Shawn Herbst, the shootout between the suspected robbers and CIT security officers ensued at the Mall@55.
“One suspect sustained fatal injuries after being shot while another suffered serious injuries,” he said.
The seriously injured suspect was taken to a nearby hospital under police guard. Herbst said the CIT officer was shot in the leg.
“He was treated on scene and once stabilised transported to hospital for further care.”
Emer-G-Med and CERT-SA were also on scene to treat the wounded.
Police confirmed the shooting, but have yet to comment.
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