Bystander hit in mall shoot-out
2006-05-22 16:43
Cape Town - A bystander was wounded during a shoot-out between armed robbers and security guards at a mall in Wynberg on Monday, Cape Town police said.
Superintendent Billy Jones said the incident happened inside Maynard Mall around 09:30.
"Two security officers on their way back to the vehicle with cash containers after collecting money from one of the stores were confronted by four armed men," said Jones.
"The men opened fire on the guards, who returned fire.
"At this stage, we can't confirm how many shots were fired, but a bystander was hit in the crossfire."
He was taken to hospital in a serious condition from a bullet wound in the stomach.
Jones said the men fled empty handed in a white Hyundai.
Anyone with information should contact Crime Stop on 0860 10111.
- SAPA