Two suspects were fatally shot, one suspect wounded and two arrested by the police following a robbery at Edenvale High School on Thursday, 21 February 2019 at approximately 13:00.
It is alleged that one suspect came to the school and informed security guards that he had come to pick up a learner. While security guards were opening for him, more armed suspects entered, driving a van. It is alleged that the suspects proceeded to the offices where they held the principal at gunpoint and robbed him of an undisclosed amount of cash.
Police were alerted about the robbery in progress and responded swiftly. Upon approaching the school, suspects started shooting at the police and a shootout ensued whereafter two suspects were fatally shot, one suspect wounded and two arrested. Later on police located one of two getaway vehicles a street away, where they arrested the fourth suspect in possession of an R5 rifle and a pistol.
A total of five firearms were recovered by the Police, one AK47,one R5 and three pistols.
Police believe that there were more suspects and are thus appealing to anyone who can assist in apprehending these remaining suspects to please call the nearest police station or call crime stop on 0860010111.
Arrested suspects will appear at Edenvale Magistrate’s Court soon facing charges of business robbery, possession of unlicensed firearms and attempted murder.
In a separate incident today, a 62-year-old employee from Norkerm Park High School went to withdraw money from the bank. As he was returning to the school he was approached by two suspects who pointed demanded the cash from the man at gunpoint. The suspects fled in a silver grey Audi A3. Police have opened a case of armed robbery for investigation.
