Police investigating murder case after Centurion robber killed
Afriforum CEO and his family were at the restaurant when the incident took place.
The police are investigating a murder case after an alleged robber was shot dead during a robbery at a Centurion restaurant on Sunday evening.
Wierdabrug police spokesperson Sergeant Divine Nkuna said the police responded to the scene at Centurion Lifestyle Centre around 18:30 for investigation.
“The complainant alleges that he was at his place of work when an unknown man came into the restaurant and pointed a firearm at him,” said Nkuna.
“The man announced ‘this is a robbery don’t try and be a hero’.”
“He then instructed the complainant to go into the office and he followed behind.”
It is believed the ensuring commotion alerted an off-duty security who rushed in to help.
“The guard fatally shot the alleged robber,” she said.
Nkuna said a case of illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition has been opened against the deceased while a case of murder has been opened against the security guard.
Centurion Lifestyle Centre management confirmed a statement that the incident took place on their premises.
“The perpetrator was fatally wounded and emergency services and SAPS were on site,” the statement read.
“The safety of our customers, tenants and employees is our highest priority and wet remain committed to assisting the investigation in any way possible.”
Rekord has learned that AfriForum deputy CEO Ernst Roets and his wife as well as their four sons were at the restaurant to celebrate their eldest’s 10th birthday when the incident occurred place.
It is believed he and his family took shelter and are safe.
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