Security guard shot three hija

Three suspects injured in shootout. Image: supplied

Security guard shot three hijackers in Linbro Park [video]

Gauteng provincial police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo confirmed that the suspects survived the shootout with the guard.

Security guard shot three hija

Three suspects injured in shootout. Image: supplied

A security guard shot down three armed men to rescue a female motorist from being hijacked and robbed in Linbro Park on Tuesday.

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SECURITY GUARD ACTED IMMEDIATELY

The guard watched from a distance as the three suspects approached a woman in a silver Suzuki. She stopped at a set of traffic lights.

He said that he immediately sensed that something was off.

The guard didn’t hesitate when he saw the suspects starting to harass the woman. He rushed over to calm the situation, but the robbers panicked and pointed their guns at him. The guard, however, wasn’t scared off and he drew his firearm and began shooting toward the men.

He managed to hit all three suspects. He made sure that the victim was able to get away unharmed.

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INTERSECTION A HIJACKING HOTSPOT

Resident Vincent Ndima said the intersection is a hotspot for crime, especially armed hijackers, as reported by AllAFrica.

“This is not the first incident at the intersection. We need to have police officers patrol the area often to get rid of all people loitering around.”

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Gauteng provincial police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo confirmed that the suspects survived the shootout. They were taken to a nearby hospital.

“All three suspects sustained injuries and were taken to the nearest medical care centre where they are under police guard.

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AFTERMATH OF THE SCENE

A white bag was found at the crime scene, which is believed to have been left behind by the suspects.

The victim and security guard didn’t have any injuries and police have opened a case of armed robbery for investigation.

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Three hijackers were shot at by a security guard when they attempted to hijack and rob a motorist at the N3/London off ramp in Alexandra on Tuesday morning. @Scrolla.Africa

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