Armed robber shot by driver in Durban CBD
Emergency responders say an armed robbery suspect was left wounded after he allegedly tried to steal a motorist's cell phone in the Durban CBD.
The driver was stuck in traffic on Johannes Nkosi Street, where he was ambushed by a gang on Monday.
Reports from the scene are that one of the men opened his door and tried to stab him while reaching for his phone.
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EMER-G-MED paramedics spokesperson Kyle van Reenen said: "The quick-thinking victim fired a shot in defence of his life, striking one of the men in his leg, whose accomplices then fled on foot, abandoning him on scene.
"The suspect was attended to by KZN provincial EMS, before being taken to hospital under police guard.
"The victim was treated for mild shock related symptoms and taken to hospital for further care by EMER-G-MED paramedics."
