Armed robber shot and killed after Centurion robbery
The JMPD said one of the five armed robbers was shot and killed after an armed robbery in Centurion. Here is the latest.
One of the five armed robbers was shot and killed after an armed robbery in Centurion.
A man, believed to be a member of the public, was shot and injured during the robbery in Centurion.
According to the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department spokesperson Superintendent Xolani Fihla, officers were on a routine crime prevention patrol when they received a complaint of a business robbery in progress.
“The suspects had reportedly robbed an Ackermans store at a Mall in Centurion, during which one customer was shot.
“The suspects then fled the scene in a silver Toyota Corolla. Witnesses at the scene were able to provide a partial registration number of the getaway vehicle.”
Fihla said the officers promptly positioned themselves on the M1 South, on the lookout for the suspect’s vehicle with five male occupants.
The vehicle was spotted, and the officers initiated a pursuit.
“Upon attempting to stop the suspects’ vehicle by activating the blue lights and sirens, the suspects opened fire on the officers and sped off, leading to a high-speed chase.”
Fihla said the suspects took the Marlboro offramp, turned into Old Pretoria Main Road, and lost control of their vehicle.
“Despite this, they continued to shoot at the officers as they abandoned their vehicle.
“One suspect was wounded in the exchange of fire and four suspects evaded capture and are still at large. Two unlicensed firearms with filed-off serial numbers were recovered at the scene. Cellphones that had been robbed from the Ackermans store were also recovered in the suspects’ vehicle.”
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He furthermore said the wounded robber was declared deceased at the scene by Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) paramedics.
“The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents and businesses in Johannesburg. JMPD officers will continue to work tirelessly to prevent and combat crime in the City of Johannesburg.”
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