Police in Mpumalanga are searching for a suspect who allegedly shot and killed a Fidelity security guard during an apparent robbery in Zwelisha, near Pienaar on Wednesday.
A second suspect was shot and killed during the incident.
"According to information received, the guard and his colleague were escorting a truck from Clover for deliveries when they were approached by two unknown suspects. The suspects, both armed with firearms, cornered the Fidelity vehicle. However, one of the guards reacted swiftly and shot one of the suspects," police spokesperson Brigadier Leonard Hlathi said.
The remaining robber retaliated and shot the guard, who was sitting on the passenger's side of the vehicle. The perpetrator then fled the scene.
"All role players were summoned to the scene, where both the guard and suspect were certified dead," Hlathi said.
Police didn't indicate if any money was taken.
Preliminary investigations have revealed that the getaway vehicle belonged to the deceased suspect's parents. It was later found abandoned near the Kabokweni police station.
"Police appeal to the public to assist with information that may lead to the arrest of the remaining suspect to contact Detective Captain Vusimuzi Thobela at 082 469 1956, or call the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111," Hlathi said.