The police are investigating an incident in which an alleged robber was shot and killed by the tavern owner at his business premises in Kabokweni outside Nelspruit. This incident is said to have occurred last night.
According to the information, three armed men entered a certain tavern in Kabokweni and held the patrons at gunpoint thereby instructing them to lie down. It is said that they robbed the victims of their personal belongings, which include mobile phones and cash before attempting to flee. It is further alleged that the tavern owner, aged 39 became aware of what was unfolding and he drew his firearm and fatally shot one of the men meanwhile the other alleged robbers are said to have fled the scene.
Police are also still in pursuit of the remaining alleged robbers and urge anyone with information that may assist in this investigation to call Crime Stop at 08600 10111 or send information via MySAPS app. All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.
