A 27 year old Malawian national suspect was shot during a robbery at a General Dealer in Maidstone – KZN this afternoon (Tuesday).
A 69 year old Tongaat – KZN resident arrived at the store and witnessed three males with firearms robbing the premises. The senior citizen drew his Tangfoglio 6.35 pistol and shot one of the men in the chest. The suspect dropped his firearm and fled the premises with his accomplices. Cash and cellphones were stolen.
Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) arrived at the scene. Reaction Officers inspected the suspect’s firearm and established that it was a replica. After interviewing witnesses and the shooter, RUSA Members proceeded to the Tongaat Clinic to enquire if any gunshot victim’s were admitted to the facility.
On arrival, Officers were advised that a man with a gunshot wound to his chest was dumped outside the medical facility by the occupants of a white Ford Batam bakkie. The vehicle registration plates were removed. Security Officers based at the clinic assisted the injured male into the premises.
Reaction Officers interviewed the man who initially claimed to be the victim of robbery. During further questioning he confirmed that he and three accomplices conspired to rob the store. He did not provide any further information.
Reaction Officers safeguarded the suspect until the arrival of the Tongaat SAPS.
Senior citizen shoots robbery suspect in Maidstone https://t.co/wnKnb4aO87#ArriveAlive #Robbery #Shooting @ReactionUnitSA pic.twitter.com/WMgLgk8Tj9
– Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) May 14, 2024
