Police arrested two suspects after they allegedly shot and wounded a security guard who tried to stop them from robbing a customer outside Vangate Mall.
The drama unfolded on Friday afternoon when the security guard ran after the robbers who tried to mug someone.
Cops say the guard was shot in the parking area during the incident.
He was stabilised by paramedics and taken to hospital for medical treatment.
Police have since arrested two men for the shooting.
It is understood neighbourhood watch teams assisted cops with the arrest.
Police spokesperson Siyabulelo Malo says the men will make an appearance in court once charged.
“Police attended the shooting incident where a security guard was shot and wounded at a mall in Athlone. According to reports, the victim tried to inhibit an unknown man who was trying to mug another person in the parking area when he was shot. The victim was rushed to the nearby healthcare facility for medical treatment. Police responded to the scene and arrested two suspects. Once charged, they will make court appearances in Athlone,” says Malo.
The Centre Management of Vangate Mall also addressed the incident.
“The incident had started in Gatesville and escalated onto the
Vangate Mall premises. The security of the mall had then proceeded to intervene to retain safety within and around the mall. The issue has been dealt with and Vangate Mall is fully operational,” a spokesperson says.