KZN man killed in armed robbery

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By Earl Baillache

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It is believed the man had exited the bank with R45k.


A man in his mid to late 40s was shot dead outside Standard Bank in Prospecton Road during a robbery at about noon on Monday, the South Coast Sun reports.

It is understood the man, believed to be a scrap metal dealer, had just exited the bank with R45,000 when he was approached by two armed men.

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He was shot before the men made their escape in a silver Chevrolet Trailblazer.

A 9mm casing was found at the scene. Netcare 911 paramedics tried to resuscitate the man, but he was declared dead at the scene.

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– Caxton News Service 
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