One killed, two injured as alleged CIT robbers flee through Chatsworth
THREE people were shot, one of whom was killed, as alleged cash-in-transit (CIT) robbers fled through Chatsworth on Tuesday morning.
Colonel Robert Netshiunda, a provincial police spokesperson, said police are on the lookout for an unknown number of suspects following a CIT robbery on the N2 southbound.
“It is reported that the suspects assaulted two security guards and robbed them of their firearms before stealing an undisclosed amount of money. During the robbery, the suspects fired several shots and three bystanders were reportedly shot and injured.”
Netshiunda said the suspects who thereafter fled the scene, travelled through Silverglen Drive in Chatsworth.
“They shot and injured a private security guard who gave chase. The suspects allegedly shot towards a minibus taxi, which they reportedly attempted to hijack. A woman, who was shot, has died. Another woman, who was walking along the road, was also shot and injured."
The suspects also allegedly tried to hijack a community leader from Montford, who was travelling on Silverglen Drive on his way to work. He was assaulted, but the suspects then fled without taking his vehicle.
Updates to follow...