North suspected robber in ICU after being shot in the head

A suspected robber, who was shot in the head, underwent surgery on Friday evening, police said.

He was involved in a shoot-out with police in Soshanguve on Friday afternoon before seeking medical treatment at a hospital in Montana.

While seeking medical treatment, Sinoville police managed to arrest him and his accomplice.

“The suspect underwent surgery last night where a bullet was removed from the back of his head,” said Sinoville police spokesperson Warrant Officer Johan van Dyk. He is currently in ICU under police guard. As soon as he’s evaluated and assessed, he will be taken into custody.”

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On Friday afternoon, four men robbed a woman at gunpoint in Soshanguve.

“A police officer on duty, who witnessed the robbery, responded. The suspects opened fire and he responded by firing shots at their vehicle.”

Van Dyk said when a vehicle covered in bullet holes arrived at Montana hospital, police were alerted.

“The suspects pretended to be victims of a hijacking. The story they told investigating police officers did not add up and kept changing,” Van Dyk said earlier.

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“By further investigation, police received information about the earlier robbery and could connect the suspects to the robbery and shoot-out,” he said.

The uninjured suspect was arrested and his wounded companion was transferred to a state hospital under police surveillance.

“We thank the community and Montana hospital, working closely with the SAPS for this recent success.”

Two other suspects are yet to be arrested.

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