GUNSHOTS rang out at Gateway Theatre of Shopping as an armed response officer was injured during a robbery, leading to a manhunt for the suspects
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GUNSHOTS rang out at Gateway Theatre of Shopping as an armed response officer was injured during a robbery, leading to a manhunt for the suspects
Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) said their call centre was inundated with calls from frantic shoppers requesting assistance after reports of gunshots being fired.
Reaction officers were immediately dispatched to the scene.
RUSA said according to information they had received, a group of armed suspects held up a jewellery store inside the mall.
It was later established that Premjis Jewellers and Swarovski had been hit.
It has been alleged the suspects had used explosives to gain entry into the heavily secured store.
Rusa said as the suspects attempted to flee, they opened fire with rifles on the armed response officer from another private security company who was entering the mall in his vehicle in response to the incident.The officer was shot during the exchange of gunfire.
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Rusa said as the suspects attempted to flee, they opened fire with rifles on the armed response officer from another private security company who was entering the mall in his vehicle in response to the incident.
A bullet found at the scene
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The officer was shot during the exchange of gunfire.
It was reported that shoppers sought refuge inside nearby businesses as the incident unfolded.
Reaction Officers are currently searching for the armed suspects.