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It is understood that Clinton Warnock was responding to a burglary at Grancore in All Black Road, Boksburg North when the incident occurred.
After apprehending the suspects, a firearm of one of the people at the scene accidentally went off and hit him in the neck.
Warnock was rushed to hospital in critical condition where he later died.
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Boksburg North police spokesperson Juanita Coetzer confirmed the shooting incident.
Police are investigating.
Community members have already established a “Tribute to Clinton” WhatsApp group where they are sharing their condolences and prayers for the fallen “soldier”.