Two suspects killed in Edenvale High School robbery

Two suspects have been killed, following a brazen robbery at a high school on the East Rand.

Police spokesperson, Kay Makhubele says officers responded to the robbery at Edenvale High School at around one o'clock this afternoon.

He says when they arrived the gang was making its way out of the school premises and started firing at police.

"Police returned fire. Three suspects were shot at and two died at the scene. One was taken to hospital. Another two suspects were arrested. There are other suspects who managed to flee. 

"Three unlicensed firearms were recovered, a rifle and two pistols. So far, we are investigating a case of attempted murder as well as the possession on an unlicensed firearm and robbery," he said.  

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Gauteng Education MEC  Panyaza Lesufi has been at the school and has told reporters that the gang entered the school under false pretences.

"One person came here and he advised the security team that he is here to collect his child. When they opened, five other suspects came in - armed. They demanded the principal and where the safe is. When they were pointed to where the safe is - I'm told that its petty cash just around R8000 that they have managed to get their hands on. Fortunately, the school has a very strong security system - alarms were pressed, and the 24-hour security system arrived scene. We are right next to the police station - that's how brave people can be," Lesufi said. 

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