Roodepoort security officer shot during early morning house robbery

A security officer was wounded early this morning while responding to a house robbery in Struben Valley, Roodepoort, Johannesburg. Roodepoort Recordreportsthat according to MGN Security marketing officer Thato Maloma, the incident occurred at about 03:30 when a reaction officer attended a house robbery. Upon arrival, the officer encountered four armed robbers.

During the confrontation, the robbers opened fire, striking the officer before fleeing the scene. Emergency assistance was immediately arranged and the injured officer was transported to hospital, where he is receiving treatment. The four suspects remain at large and authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Maloma thanked all responding teams and authorities for their swift support during the incident. Breaking news at your fingertips…Follow Caxton Network News onFacebookand join ourWhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak.Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus opFacebooken sluit aan by onsWhatsApp-kanaal.