News24 | Bystander among 4 people killed in Soshanguve cash-in-transit heist, 8 people arrested

Four people were killed in Soshanguve on Wednesday. (Jaco Marais/Netwerk24/Gallo Images)

A bystander was among four people shot dead during a cash-in-transit heist in Soshanguve, Tshwane, on Wednesday for which eight people were arrested.

Gauteng police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said a cash van was ambushed in Soutpan Road.

"It is alleged that a cash in transit van was blocked on the road, and a number of armed suspects came out, overpowering the crew, and bombed the cash van.

"As they fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of money, the members from the Tactical Response Team (TRT) responded, and a chase ensued," Nevhuhulwi said.

She said the armed gang opened fire on the TRT members, who retaliated.

"During the shootout, three of the suspects were killed, and eight injured suspects were arrested," she added.

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A male bystander was caught in the crossfire and two TRT officers sustained gunshot wounds for which they are receiving medical treatment at a hospital. 

Officers seized four vehicles suspected to have been used in the robbery, as well as four rifles.

"Police investigations continue," Nevhuhulwi said.

Last week, five suspected cash-in-transit robbers were killed during a shootout with police in Ridgeview, Durban.

KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi said the men were wanted cash-in-transit heist perpetrators.