Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Elderly Chinese man shot and wounded following suspected attempted robbery in Pinelands

Shoppers in Pinelands were left shaken on Monday. A suspected attempted robbery played out in broad daylight near the library at the back of the Howard Centre.

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Western Cape police confirmed that a 62-year-old Chinese national was shot and wounded and was transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.

‘’Pinelands police opened an attempted murder docket for further investigation following a shooting incident which occurred near the library at the back of the Howard Centre earlier today, Monday, 14 October at about 15:15 during which a 62 year old Chinese national was hit in the chest,’’ said Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Pojie, Western Cape spokesperson.

‘’Preliminary information reveals that the male victim was accosted by four unknown suspects who attempted to rob him from a black bag, later found to be containing documents and a laptop, when a scuffle ensued. It is reported that several shots were fired in the direction of the victim with one bullet hitting him in the chest,’’ he added.

Pojie adds that the assailants fled the scene empty handed and are yet to be arrested.

Anyone with information regarding his incident are urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10 111

 

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