Search for suspects in Westville mall shooting

Search for suspects in Westville mall shooting

Police have launched a manhunt following a shooting incident at The Pavilion Shopping Centre near Westville yesterday.

Police file photo
File photo - ECR Newswatch

Police say early indications are that the victim was targeted after going to the mall and withdrawing an undisclosed amount of cash. 


Spokesperson, Thulani Zwane says a person who witnessed the armed robbery took out his own firearm and shot at the suspects.


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"The witness who was with the victim managed to shoot towards the suspects and the suspects retliated. As a result, the victim that was robbed was shot and wounded. 


"He was taken to hospital for treatment. At this stage - no arrests have been made - and police are still hunting for the suspects," he said.

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