AN unsuspecting response officer from Sentinel Security’s is still in Netcare Union Hospital’s intensive care unit after he was ambushed and shot in the head by several armed suspects.
The officer, who is to remain anonymous, was doing a routine patrol at around 2am on August 19 at the Total fuel station near Alrode, to make sure everyone was safe.
Suddenly, the officer was ambushed by eight to 10 armed suspects. He was shot once in the head at close range before the armed robbery was foiled and the suspects fled.
“We pray that he will make it through this life-threatening event,” said Loris Barbera on behalf of Sentinel Security. “We also want to thank the National Paramedical Services as well as Brackendowns SAPS for their quick response to the crime scene.”
Anyone with further information must please contact the Brackendowns SAPS investigating officer on 011 617 5600.
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