Suspect, worker hurt in Durban CBD robbery
Two people have been hurt in an armed robbery in the Durban CBD this morning.
Reports from the scene suggest a group of three robbers targeted a shop in Dr Pixley KaSeme Street, the old West Street - just before 8am.
It is understood one of the men hurt in the shooting worked at the store.
The second man is one of the suspects.
He was taken to hospital in a critical condition under police guard.
Rescue Care's Garrith Jamieson says the injured are still receiving medical attention.
"Two people sustained multiple gunshot wounds and are in a critical condition and are currently on their way to hospital for the further urgent care that they required. West Street has been closed at Field Street," he said.
Officers say another man has been arrested in connection with the shooting, while a third suspect managed to flee the scene.
Police are investigating a case of business robbery, attempted murder and the possession of an unlicensed firearm.
Two firearms were recovered from the scene.
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