Robbers among Bedfordview injured

Three men and a woman were shot and wounded in Bedfordview, east of Johannesburg, paramedics said. Photo: @crimeairnetwork

Three men and a woman were shot and wounded in Bedfordview, east of Johannesburg, paramedics said. Photo: @crimeairnetwork

Published Jan 29, 2015

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Johannesburg - Seven people, including two alleged robbers, were injured in a shoot-out at a shopping centre in Bedfordview, east of Johannesburg, on Thursday, Gauteng police said.

“Three customers, two security guards and two suspects were injured during the shooting. All have been taken to hospital,” said spokeswoman Lt Col Katlego Mogale.

Security guards were collecting cash inside the centre when they were confronted by a group of armed men, she said.

“A shooting ensued between them, with some customers caught in the crossfire. An undisclosed mount of money was taken by some of the suspects.”

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