In a brazen armed assault that shook the local community, a barber was shot during an attempted robbery at his establishment on Leo Eliazerstraat on Wednesday evening. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and remains in stable condition following emergency medical treatment.
According to eyewitness accounts provided to investigators, two suspects arrived at the barbershop aboard a single moped, both clad in dark hooded sweatshirts that concealed their identities. One individual remained with the vehicle while his accomplice entered the commercial premises and immediately demanded money from the proprietor. The confrontation escalated rapidly when the assailant discharged a firearm, striking the barber in the arm.
Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, transporting the wounded professional to a nearby hospital’s Emergency Department. Medical staff confirmed the victim received treatment for a gunshot wound to his arm and was subsequently admitted for observation. Authorities have verified that despite the traumatic nature of the incident, the barber’s condition remains stable and he is expected to make a full recovery.
Following the shooting, the perpetrator fled the scene on foot and reunited with his accomplice who had positioned the moped in an adjacent street as a predetermined escape route. The duo subsequently vanished in an unknown direction, leaving investigators to pursue multiple lines of inquiry.
Law enforcement agencies have launched a comprehensive investigation into the armed robbery attempt, collecting forensic evidence from the crime scene and reviewing available CCTV footage from surrounding businesses. Police are appealing to potential witnesses who may have observed the suspects’ movements before or after the incident to come forward with any relevant information.