Security guard shot during CIT robbery in Mobeni Heights
Paramedics were on the
scene of a shooting incident at a petrol station in Mobeni Heights on Wednesday
morning, that occurred during an alleged robbery targeting a cash van.
A security officer has been left seriously wounded.
Garrith Jamieson from ALS Paramedics says they treated the man at the garage on Meranti Street just after 6am.
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"Paramedics arrived on scene to find SAPS and private security in attendance. One man believed to be in his 40s sustained a serious gunshot wound to one of his arms.
"He was stabilised on scene by advanced life support paramedics before he was rushed off to a hospital for the further care that he required.
"At this stage, events leading up to the robbery are unknown. However, SAPS were in attendance and will be investigating further."
