Police are appealing to the public for information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects involved in the shooting of a reaction officer in Edenvale CBD, reports Bedfordview Edenvale News.

The officer was shot and killed on Friday outside a business on Van Riebeeck Avenue.

According to the Ekurhuleni North SAPS spokesperson Captain Neldah Sekgobela, police are investigating a case of business robbery and murder.

She said three men were involved in the commission of the crime.

Sekgobela said the complainant stated that he was on duty at a supermarket located along Van Riebeeck Avenue when he saw two men enter the store.

“The men demanded money from him while he was behind the till,” she added.

She said the employee pressed the panic button for Mamba Security to respond.

“The security officer from Mamba Security arrived while the suspects were still inside the store. While the two suspects were busy taking an undisclosed amount of money from the till, the complainant heard a gunshot and saw the security officer falling,” Sekgobela said.

She added at this point the complainant realised the security officer had been shot.

Sekgobela said one of the suspects took a firearm from the security officer.

“All the suspects fled the scene on foot. An ambulance was called; however, the security officer was certified dead,” she added.

Sekgobela said no suspects have been arrested.

Edenvale SAPS are appealing to the community for assistance and anyone with information can contact 08600 10111 or 10111.

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