In a heartbreaking turn of events, a 35-year-old man from Mozambique has been arrested after fatally shooting a security guard in Mpumalanga. The incident occurred when the man, who was reportedly littering near the Riverside Mall, was confronted by the security guard.
Authorities say the suspect, upon being approached by the guard, immediately opened fire, striking the victim and causing his death. The man then fled the scene, making his way to the roof of Riverside Mall, where he attempted to hide. Police were quickly alerted to the situation and launched a search for the armed individual.
Upon locating the suspect, officers discovered that he was in possession of an AK-47, a powerful assault rifle, which he had been carrying when he fled the scene. The authorities moved swiftly to apprehend him, and the man was arrested without further incident.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, but the situation has left the local community in shock. Many have expressed their condolences for the family and colleagues of the security guard, who was tragically killed while simply doing his job.
The police are continuing their investigation into the events leading up to the shooting, as well as the suspect’s possible connections or intentions. The arrest brings some sense of closure to the incident, though the tragic loss of life will not soon be forgotten.
As the investigation continues, the authorities have urged anyone with further information about the incident to come forward. The community is left grappling with the loss of a life, and the police are working diligently to uncover the full details behind this tragic shooting.