An alleged armed robber, 33, is in hospital after allegedly being shot by his victim at Makhado Crossing Mall in Limpopo.
Limpopo police spokesperson Col Malesela Ledwaba said it was reported that the victim parked his vehicle in the parking lot, intending to deposit money at a bank at the mall on Wednesday.The suspect robbed the victim of an undisclosed amount of cash and went to his vehicle to search for more money.Police said the victim managed to take out his licensed firearm and shot the suspect in the upper body at close range and an exchange of fire ensued.
The victim was not hit, but the suspect sustained severe gunshot wounds and fled the scene in a white BMW.An armed robbery case was opened at Makhado police station and police started the investigation, following up on information about the suspect being at Bungeni Health Centre seeking medical assistance, and he was arrested.
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