Civilians shot during Phoenix heist

At least four people were injured when civilians were caught in the crossfire when armed robbers opened fire on a cash in transit vehicle and robbed a supermarket in Phoenix.

Durban - Civilians were caught in the cross fire during a heist in Phoenix on Thursday.

Reaction Unit South Africa reported that at least four people had been shot and injured, one critically during the incident.

Armed robbers carrying hand guns and AK 47 rifles opened fire on a cash in transit vehicle and robbed a supermarket. Shoppers were injured when private security company guards and robbers opened fire.

Unfortunately the suspects fled in a Nissan X Trail and VW Polo with an undisclosed amount of cash, a bulletproof vest and a firearm.

On Facebook the mother of a till operator, Jenny Vigie Magrajh posted: “My daughter was traumatised she had a gun Pointed at her face to open the till, up until this moment I'm thanking god for protecting my Baby. Lord I pray these criminals get caught.”

One of the civilians drove off in his car but suffered blood loss after being shot in the thigh. He later stopped and was helped by other motorists. After being stabilised on scene by paramedics the man was taken to hospital in a serious condition.

Members of Reaction Unit South Africa, SAPS, Metro Police and other private security companies are searching for the suspects. And according to Reaction Unit South Africa, no arrests have been made.

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