Officer killed in Mariannhill business robbery
A police reservist has been shot and killed while responding to a business robbery in Mariannhill.
The man believed to be in his 40's died at the scene.
According to police, the reservist went to deal with a complaint in the Tafelkop area where armed robbers had stormed a business premises.
The SAPS says the group opened fire on the reservist, who suffered injuries to his neck.
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Police say the suspects took airtime and money before fleeing with the man's firearm and two service pistols.
Charges of murder and robbery have been opened.
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