Update
OUDTSHOORN NEWS - A 28-year-old man was wounded and a 29-year-old woman arrested following an armed robbery and shooting at business premises in St John Street, Oudtshoorn, in the early hours of Friday morning (13 November).
According to Warrant Officer Christopher Spies, police spokesperson, Oudtshoorn police responded to an armed robbery at approximately 02:30.
A shooting ensued during the incident, leaving the 28-year-old suspect with a gunshot wound.
He was transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
A 29-year-old woman was also arrested in connection with the robbery.
Police have opened cases of attempted murder, armed robbery and burglary.
The investigation into the robbery is ongoing.
The attempted murder case has been referred to the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) for further investigation.
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