Policeman dies after gunmen rob two jewellery stores at Pavilion shopping centre

19 November 2023 - 19:08 By TImesLIVE
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Armed gunmen robbed American Swiss and Premjis jewellery stores at Durban's Pavilion shopping centre on Sunday.
Armed gunmen robbed American Swiss and Premjis jewellery stores at Durban's Pavilion shopping centre on Sunday.
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Brazen gunmen stormed two jewellery stores at Pavilion shopping centre on Sunday, leaving one policeman dead and others injured.

Garrith Jamieson of ALS Paramedics said they responded to the shooting at the mall before 6pm on Sunday and found two active crime scenes.

“The first was at the robots before the mall, where a police member was shot. He was in a critical condition and rushed to a nearby hospital. Unfortunately, due to his injuries, he passed away a short while later.

“The second scene was inside the mall. Paramedics treated and transported two females, including one pregnant lady, who were assaulted during the alleged robbery. Both patients were stabilised on scene and taken to hospital.

Gunmen stormed Premjis Jewellers in Pavilion on Sunday.
Gunmen stormed Premjis Jewellers in Pavilion on Sunday.
Image: Supplied

Staff and customers at American Swiss and Premjis Jewellers were in the stores when the gunmen approached.

He said paramedics were assessing and treating patients inside the stores while police combed the scene. He said police were hunting the gunmen who escaped in a getaway car.

In May, a group of about 10 armed men stormed GK Pather Jewellers at Pavilion shortly before 6pm and escaped with an undisclosed amount of valuables.

Police didn’t immediately respond to queries.

TimesLIVE


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