Madadeni police responded to an alleged robbery which took place at Theku Plaza, oSizweni on August 30.
Upon arrival officials found two suspects on the ground with fatal head injuries.
It is alleged the suspects sustained the injuries after opening fire at security guards at the mall, who then returned fire.
A by-stander was also injured as a result of the shooting.
Initially a case of attempted murder was opened but was later changed to murder as the victim succumbed to his injury.
Two firearms were recovered from the scene which were allegedly used by the suspects.
“At a later stage police officers received information that one of the suspects stole a guard’s firearm and that an unknown male was seen concealing the weapon at a construction building near the shopping centre.”
He was apprehended and charged for possession of an unlicensed firearm. The suspects were rushed to hospital where one died due to the injury, the other suspect is still in a critical condition.
Investigations continue.
Other stories on the site:
Remember to visit our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.
Add us on WhatsApp today! 082 874 5550
and BBM pin D1EF333B.
You can also email our offices on Reveshni Douglas at reveshni@caxton.co.za Quinton Boucher at newsun@caxton.co.za Bruce Douglas at Newed2@caxton.co.za Tersia Gopi at newed@caxton.co.za Zianne Leibrandt at ncschools@caxton.co.za
