Suspect shot in robbery

30 June 2009 - 02:00
By Canaan Mdletshe

A SUSPECTED robber was shot and killed yesterday morning during a shoot-out with police and security guards in Bester, north of Durban.

A SUSPECTED robber was shot and killed yesterday morning during a shoot-out with police and security guards in Bester, north of Durban.

Three others were arrested, while six managed to flee.

The man was part of a 10-member gang who allegedly tried to rob a business.

The police were called in when the robbery was about to take place at the Tapi shopping centre.

The police said those arrested were expected to appear in the Verulam magistrate's court today .