The Hawks Serious Organised Crime Investigation team based in Bloemfontein is investigating a case of business burglary, trespassing, malicious damage to property and intimidation following the arrest of a 27-year-old man by Parkweg police in the Bloemfontein SABC premises this morning.
It is alleged that in the early hours of the 16 January 2022 at about 04:30, a security officer at the Bloemfontein SABC building noticed that there was an intruder inside the building and requested backup from other securities .
It is further alleged that the suspect attacked the security officials and one official managed to pull out his official firearm and shot the suspect.
Parkweg SAPS and Emergency services were called to the scene and the suspect was taken to the local hospital for treatment where he is currently under police guard.
A separate case of attempted murder will be investigated by Parkweg detectives.
The suspect will appear in court soon.
Investigation continues.