Several Response Vehicles, a Police Vehicle and buildings were damaged by fifteen suspects who opened fire with high calibre rifles after robbing a jewellery store in the Phoenix- KZN.
A Security Officer was deprived of his firearm and a policeman and a civilian were shot by the suspects during a robbery at the Phoenix Plaza in Kwazulu Natal.
Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received the initial call for assistance from a Community Policing Forum (CPF) member reporting a possible Armed Robbery In progress.
Reaction Officers converged on to the scene and immediately came under attack.
Several private Security Response Officers and Police Officers swiftly responded to the scene & came under fire.
A car chase and a gun battle ensued & the heavily armed suspects managed to evade arrest after shooting a civilian & a Police Officer.
Three getaway vehicles were used by the robbers.
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