On 31 March 2017 at 07:30, security guards were depositing money at an ATM at the corner of Dale and Moodie Street when a group of unknown suspects opened fire. A 31-year-old security guard died at the scene while the other sustained injuries and was taken to hospital for medical attention. A 50-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene and an unlicensed firearm was found in his possession. An undisclosed amount of cash was also taken as well as two security guard’s firearms. The suspects fled in their two getaway vehicles, a white Honda Accord and grey Mercedes Benz.
Their getaway vehicles were later found abandoned in different areas in New Germany with ignitions still on the vehicles. Investigations at the scene also revealed that the Honda was hijacked in Phoenix this month and the Mercedes was hijacked in Newlands East. Charges of cash-in-transit, murder and attempted murder are being investigated by Pinetown SAPS.
KwaZulu-Natal Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Bheki Langa condemn the attack of the law enforcers. “The detectives team will work around the clock to ensure that all those involved are locked behind the bars. We are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to contact the local police station or our Crime Stop number on 08600 10111,” he said.
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