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The police are on the hunt for two suspects involved in a cash-in-transit heist at a Gauteng mall on Thursday morning.
Four suspects were involved in the robbery outside Centurion Mall; however, during a shootout between the assailants and security guards, one was injured, and the other was shot dead.
"One security official was wounded in the process. Other security officials gave chase, police back-up was also activated," said police spokesperson Colonel Athlenda Mathe.
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“A shootout ensued, which led to one suspect being fatally wounded, another suspect was also wounded and taken to a nearby hospital under police guard."
After the incident, the police recovered two money boxes and two firearms.
Netcare 911 paramedics also responded to the shooting and treated the wounded guard.
"A cash-in-transit officer had sustained moderate injuries after being shot in the leg. The guard was treated on scene and, once stabilised, was transported to the hospital for further care," said its spokesperson, Shawn Herbst.
