NATIONAL NEWS - A security guard was shot three times while on his way to a bank in Maxwell Street in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal.
Empangeni police spokesperson Captain Mbongeni Mdlalose said a man opened fire on the guard who was on his way into Standard Bank to conduct personal banking, wounding him in the back and in the head, Zululand Observer reported.
“We are unsure how many other suspects were in the vehicle,” added Mdlalose.
The suspects, who made off with an undisclosed amount of cash and a firearm, fled in a silver Volvo, registration number NPN 52523, said Mdlalose.
The victim was rushed to hospital in a critical condition.
Empangeni police are appealing to the public with any information regarding the incident to call: 035 907 5803/06.
“We are unsure how many other suspects were in the vehicle,” added Mdlalose.
The suspects, who made off with an undisclosed amount of cash and a firearm, fled in a silver Volvo, registration number NPN 52523, said Mdlalose.
The victim was rushed to hospital in a critical condition.
Empangeni police are appealing to the public with any information regarding the incident to call: 035 907 5803/06.
