Shots were fired during a robbery that occurred at a business on Wick Street in the Verulam CBD – KZN today (Saturday).
Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) responded to the scene after reports of gunfire. On arrival, it was found that three armed suspects entered the business, held up a woman, and stole her handbag and cellphone.
A shot was fired in the store. The suspects fled in a VW Jetta with registration number ND31580. As the vehicle reached Moss Street, a member of the public tried to block their escape with his vehicle. The suspects fired shots and managed to get away.
The woman sustained minor injuries and received first aid from RUSA paramedics at the scene.