Security guard fatally wounded, JHB mall shooting

South African Police Service

Security guard fatally wounded, JHB mall shooting
Security guard fatally wounded, JHB mall shooting

Two suspects were arrested next to Mall of the South in Johannesburg following a shooting incident that left a security guard belonging to DND Security fatally wounded on Wednesday, 21 February 2018. The DND Security received a call about men who looked suspicious next to the mall at about 07:40.

The security officers spotted the three males who matched the description given. Upon approaching them, the suspects started shooting at the two security guards and ran to the nearby bushes.

Police and security guards gave chase and two of the suspects aged 37 and 38 were apprehended. The police are still searching for the third suspect and the firearms used during the commission of crime. The shot security guard was taken to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Gauteng police have launched a manhunt for the suspects and are appealing to anyone who might have information that can help arrest the suspects to please call the nearest police station or call crime stop on 08600 10111.

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SOURCESouth African Police Service